<\/span><\/h2>\nGingival enlargement refers to excessive growth of the gums, and may also be known as gingival enlargement. hyperplasia<\/span> or hypertrophy<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Gingival enlargement<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>What are the possible causes?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn many cases the cause is unknown. The affected tissue may be inflamed (gingivitis), in which case the gums are red, soft, shiny, and bleed easily. Gingivitis can be located<\/span> or generalized<\/span>.<\/p>\nSpecific causes of gingivitis include:<\/p>\n
\n- Poor dental hygiene resulting in bacterial<\/span> license plate<\/span>, gingivitis and periodontitis<\/span>\n<\/li>\n
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Smoking, mouth breathing and overcrowded teeth<\/li>\n
- \nSystemic<\/span> diseases especially diabetes, HIV<\/span> infection<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Non-inflamed gingival enlargement tends to be a darker red or purple. It may be soft, bleeding easily, or firm and fibrous. It is also more likely to occur in people with poor dental hygiene. Causes include:<\/p>\n
\n- Hormonal states: pregnancy, puberty;<\/li>\n
- Nutritional deficiency: scurvy (vitamin C deficiency);<\/li>\n
- Medications, most often cyclosporine, phenytoin and other anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers. Rarely, it may be due to antibiotics, antidepressants, and other medications.<\/li>\n
- \nGenetic<\/span> conditions, often present at birth (all conditions rare): hereditary<\/span> fibromatosis, I cell disease, mucopolysaccharidosis, fucosidosis, aspartyl glucosaminuria, Pfeiffer syndrome<\/span>, infantile systemic hyalinosis and primary<\/span> amyloidosis. Localized gingival enlargement may be seen in Fabry disease, Cowden syndrome, tuberose sclerosis<\/span>Sturge-Weber angiomatosis<\/span> and gingival granule cells tumor<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- Blood conditions such as acute<\/span> leukemia<\/span>, lymphoma<\/span> or aplastic anemia<\/span>;<\/li>\n
- Systemic diseases most often granulomatosis with polyangiitis, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, type 1 neurofibromatosis<\/span>, primary amyloidosis, Kaposi sarcoma<\/span> and acromegaly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>What are the symptoms?<\/span><\/h2>\nGingival enlargement can cause discomfort, interfere with speaking or chewing, cause halitosis (bad breath odor), and may appear unpleasant.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What is the treatment for gingival hyperplasia?<\/span><\/h2>\nTreatment depends on the underlying cause. Gingivitis can improve with the following measures:<\/p>\n
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- Antiseptic mouthwashes such as chlorhexidine<\/li>\n
- Ultrasonic treatments\n<\/li>\n
- Courses of antibiotics to reduce oral bacterial load (e.g., erythromycin or azithromycin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Medications known to cause gingival enlargement should be discontinued. Gingivectomy (surgical removal of overgrown gum tissue) may be necessary for severe cases and can be repeated if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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