Association of Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis with Aggressive Periodontitis: A Unique case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Gingival overgrowth occurs due to increased number of cells specially fibroblasts. It occurs as a side effect to systemic drugs, such as nifedipine, phenytoin, cyclosporine or due to hereditary predisposition. Here is a special case report describing hereditary gingival overgrowth along with aggressive periodontitis. Keywords: gingival overgrowth, collagen, pathogenesis.
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Dr. Arnav Mukherji
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