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Hyperplasia21

• Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare inherited condition with fibromatoid hyperplasia of the gingival tissue that exhibits great genetic heterogeneity. (nature.com)
• Furthermore, a knock-in mouse model confirmed that heterozygous or homozygous mutations within Zfp513 (p.R250W) or Kif3c (p.R412H) alone do not led to clear phenotypes with gingival fibromatosis, whereas the double mutations led to gingival hyperplasia phenotypes. (nature.com)
• Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an inherited disease characterized by fibrous overgrowth with pathological, nonhemorrhagic, diffuse or focal, slowly progressive hyperplasia of the gingival tissue, resulting in fibromatous hyperplasia of the gingival tissue. (nature.com)
• Most HGF cases are nonsyndromic, with gingival hyperplasia as the single symptom. (nature.com)
• Your swollen gums might actually be gingival enlargement, also known as gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy. (colgate.com)
• The latter reports the depth of the bloody gingival pockets (periodontitis) and the size of the excess gum (gingival hyperplasia). (turquiesante.com)
• Hyperplasia of gingival tissues without inflammation may occur in response to various drugs. (msdmanuals.com)
• One issue that can be addressed using these advanced procedures includes gingival hyperplasia (i.e., overgrown gum tissue). (lamasdental.com)
• Certain diseases, hormonal imbalances and even pregnancy can trigger gingival hyperplasia. (lamasdental.com)
• After treating the physiological cause of the overgrown gum tissue, gingival hyperplasia usually improves. (lamasdental.com)
• 16. Jorgensen MG. Prevalence of amlodipine-related gingival hyperplasia. (autopsyandcasereports.org)
• Gingival hyperplasia refers to a rare condition involving overgrowth or enlargement of the gums. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• Gingival hyperplasia can as well be congenital, depending on which type it is. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• As you can see, the different types of gingival hyperplasia are directly linked to the factors that cause them. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• Gingival hyperplasia can be induced by medication. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• Inflammatory gingival hyperplasia is oftentimes chronic in nature. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• One can also get inflammatory gingival hyperplasia through poor oral hygiene (gingivitis, excessive plaque build-up, etc. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• Gingival hyperplasia is also linked to a variety of other medical conditions. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• False gingival hyperplasia is often caused by detached or underlying teeth or bone. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• Gingival hyperplasia may be triggered by a myriad of factors, but one thing's for sure- proper oral hygiene is not one to be neglected. (guyhisrichdds.com)
• If you're experiencing swelling that lasts longer than what your orthodontist described, it could be a sign of gingival enlargement also known as hyperplasia of gums or hypertrophy. (lasterortho.com)

Gums5

• small ears, and a small mouth with overgrowth of the gums ( gingival hypertrophy ). (medlineplus.gov)
• Having enlarged gums that come with gingival hypertrophy. (ipitch.com.au)
• This plaque and tartar irritate the gingival tissue, leading to inflamed, red, tender gums that easily bleed. (lamasdental.com)
• Hypertrophy or contoured gums. (dentalclinic32.gr)
• Facial features of people with Hennekam syndrome may include a flattened appearance to the middle of the face and the bridge of the nose, puffy eyelids, widely spaced eyes (hypertelorism), small ears, and a small mouth with overgrowth of the gums (gingival hypertrophy). (beds.ac.uk)

Tissue24

• To correct the condition, dentists will advise gingivectomy, the surgical removal of gingival or gum tissue. (outsourcestrategies.com)
• The procedure helps to reduce gingival tissue in cases of hypertrophy and also modifies fibrotic gingiva. (onfeetnation.com)
• This intervention aims to correct the gummy smile by reshaping the gingival tissue. (turquiesante.com)
• Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility. (woodside-dental.com)
• Gingival overgrowth or enlargement is an esthetically disfiguring condition characterized by increased gingival connective tissue due to accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins in gingival fibroblasts in association with varying degrees of chronic inflammation. (ruralneuropractice.com)
• Treatment was excision of the gingival tissue by a modified gingivectomy technique with both manual instrumentation and electrosurgery. (bvsalud.org)
• Healthy gingival tissue completely fills the interproximal spaces between the teeth and surrounds the neck of the teeth in a collar like fashion with a knife or feather edged margin. (bvsalud.org)
• A gingival graft is a generic name for any of a number of surgical periodontal procedures whose combined aim is to cover an area of exposed tooth root surface with grafted oral tissue. (smileinfinity.com)
• The hypertrophied tissue can often be excised. (msdmanuals.com)
• Typically, when we think of a movie-star's smile we visualize a set of straight, bright-white teeth with a minimal amount of gingival tissue (i.e., gum tissue) showing and contours that appear balanced with his or her upper lip. (lamasdental.com)
• For the most part, a gummy smile is caused by an overgrowth of the gingival tissue around the necks of the teeth, a short lip and small teeth. (lamasdental.com)
• What Causes the Gingival Tissue to Overgrow? (lamasdental.com)
• In addition, the tendency of gum tissue to overgrow can be inherited (i.e., hereditary gingival fibromatosis - HGF) or there could be a systemic cause for the condition. (lamasdental.com)
• A gummy-looking smile can be the direct result of swollen gingival tissue. (lamasdental.com)
• This is a rare genetic condition that causes a slow, progressive enlargement of the gingival tissue. (lamasdental.com)
• If treatment for overgrown gingival tissue is not sought, the likelihood of developing gum disease (i.e., gingivitis) increases. (lamasdental.com)
• The bacteria, plaque and tartar may build up beneath the overgrown gingival tissue, as the body's immune system attacks the bacteria, it also attacks this excess tissue. (lamasdental.com)
• A gummy smile, also known as excessive gingival display in the dental community, is when you smile, and too much gum tissue is visible above the top teeth. (ollinsortho.com)
• Medically this is known as excessive gingival display, where more than 3mm of upper gum tissue is shown when smiling. (edwinlimclinic.sg)
• Long or enlarged gum tissue, known as gingival hypertrophy, can result in a gummy smile. (smilearizonadentistry.com)
• Gingival overgrown or having excessive gingival tissue can be medication induced and sometimes we use surgical intervention as well. (smilearizonadentistry.com)
• In some cases, an excessive growth of the gingival tissue covering a large part of the coronal tooth. (dentalclinic32.gr)
• Gingival hypertrophy, the medical term for prolonged or expanded gum tissue, can provide for a less-than-ideal grin. (imeem.info)
• Medication and occasionally surgical intervention are used to produce gingival overgrowth or excess gingival tissue. (imeem.info)

Gingivitis3

• Any sign of gingival inflammation with glazing, redness, edema and/or hypertrophy was marked as gingivitis. (apmcfmu.com)
• When after they were given basic dental health education and examined again on 45th day, number of children having gingivitis dropped to only 28.88%, indicating that 32.22% of these hearing and speech impaired children having poor gingival health previously, showed up improvements. (apmcfmu.com)
• This medical condition has a few other names associated with it- gingival hypertrophy, gingival overgrowth, and hypertrophic gingivitis. (guyhisrichdds.com)

Gummy3

• Added to that, individuals with excess gingival display (also known as gummy smile) think that their smile looks unattractive. (turquiesante.com)
• A gummy smile, also referred to as excessive gingival display in dental terminology, is characterized by the excessive exposure of gum tissues when smiling. (drroze.com)
• This results when we smile to appear much larger surface gum, making teeth look younger (gingival smile or gummy smile). (dentalclinic32.gr)

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth3

• Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) secondary to chronic phenytoin intake for seizure control is a well-recognized phenomenon. (ruralneuropractice.com)
• Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (GO) has been associated with phenytoin, cyclosporine, and calcium channel blocker therapies. (autopsyandcasereports.org)
• 14. Brown R, Arany P. Mechanism of drug-induced gingival overgrowth revisited: a unifying hypothesis. (autopsyandcasereports.org)

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis6

• Introduction: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare condition presenting varied degrees of gingival enlargement. (bvsalud.org)
• Conclusion: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis stands apart from other gingival enlargements in the varied treatment options available and the nature of recurrence post treatment. (bvsalud.org)
• One such form of gingival overgrowth is known as hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF). (bvsalud.org)
• Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a rare disease (1 in 750,000) and belongs to a group of benign disorders characterized by firm, enlarged gingival tissues that cover most of the anatomic crowns. (bvsalud.org)
• Histological features of hereditary gingival fibromatosis are non specific. (bvsalud.org)
• The present case report depicts one of the unusual presentations of hereditary gingival fibromatosis which was associated with massive destruction of periodontal tissues and deals with the management employing a novel surgical procedure. (bvsalud.org)

Enlargement8

• Gingival Enlargement. (colgate.com)
• Gingival enlargement is the abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. (colgate.com)
• In return these tissues respond in a number of enigmatic ways, one such response is gingival overgrowth or enlargement. (bvsalud.org)
• Also, if this condition develops during pregnancy, once the baby is born, gingival enlargement correction via dental intervention is usually not necessary, as the condition resolves on its own. (lamasdental.com)
• Management of amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement: Series of three cases.J Indian Soc Periodontol. (autopsyandcasereports.org)
• Gum hypertrophy, or gum enlargement. (com.pk)
• Gingival enlargement is typically inherited or due to medication. (lasterortho.com)
• Increase in constituent cells in the PROSTATE, leading to enlargement of the organ (hypertrophy) and adverse impact on the lower urinary tract function. (lookformedical.com)

Inflammation2

• You are also able to see the noticeable plaque buildup on the base of the upper, lower teeth along the gum margin, contributing to the gingival inflammation, and associated periodontal disease. (cdc.gov)
• No gingival inflammation or significant resorption. (essaybishops.com)

Teeth1

• Case report: A case of a 16-year-old female is reported who presented generalized extensive gingival overgrowth, involving the maxillary and mandibular arches covering almost two thirds to three quarters of all teeth. (bvsalud.org)

Periodontal disease1

• Among the 13 acromegalic patients, 5 (38.4%) had dry mouth, 3 (23.1%) had taste disturbance, 6 (46.1%) had gum hypertrophy, and 4 (30.7%) had periodontal disease. (rathisteelindustries.com)

Mucosal1

• Gingival and mucosal involvement may cause difficulty while eating. (medscape.com)

Gingivae1

• You are able to see the marginal redness and hypertrophy of the gingivae. (cdc.gov)

Tissues1

• The gingival tissues are constantly subjected to various mechanical, chemical, and bacteria aggressions. (bvsalud.org)

Phenytoin1

• Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth (PIGO) usually resolves gradually following cessation of phenytoin intake. (ruralneuropractice.com)

Fibroblasts1

• ZNF513 , a transcription factor, binds to KIF3C exon 1 and participates in the positive regulation of KIF3C expression in gingival fibroblasts. (nature.com)

Enlargements2

• It is performed to eliminate suprabony pocketsafter adequate initial preparation, to allow access for restorative dentistry in the presence of suprabony pockets, or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with normal bony configuration). (outsourcestrategies.com)
• These procedures are performed to eliminate suprabony pockets or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with normal bony configuration. (outsourcestrategies.com)

Surgical1

• Since the disease is prone to recurrence after surgery, HGF patients must undergo repeated surgical procedures of gingival resection, which brings a heavy psychological and economic burden to HGF patients and their families. (nature.com)

Graft1

• In case of a receding gum, the doctor will indicate a gingival graft surgery . (turquiesante.com)

Mucosa1

• Pharynx: Mucosa non-inflamed, no tonsillar hypertrophy or exudate. (essaybishops.com)

Fibrosis1

• ZNF513 combined with KIF3C regulates gingival fibroblast proliferation, migration, and fibrosis response via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK pathways. (nature.com)

Physiological1

• It later became apparent that the thymus undergoes normal physiological hypertrophy, reaching a maximum at puberty and involuting thereafter. (lookformedical.com)

Pathological1

• A condition described in the late 1940's and 1950's as pathological thymic hypertrophy was status thymolymphaticus and was treated with radiotherapy. (lookformedical.com)

Oral1

• Under the supervision of their parents and teachers, using their sign language to communicate, the children were assessed for their knowledge about dental health through a pretested and close ended questionnaire and their prevailing oral hygiene status especially their gingival health was examined visually. (apmcfmu.com)

Treatment1

• This treatment may be appropriate when issues with dental alignment are what's causing the excessive gingival show. (com.pk)

Display2

• Before looking into the potential therapies, it's important to understand the causes of an excessive gingival display. (com.pk)
• An excessive gingival display, which is characterized by an exaggerated show of gum when smiling, can occur for a variety of causes. (com.pk)