Gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. There are several causes for this condition, but it’s often a symptom of poor oral hygiene or a side effect of using certain ...

Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia is a type of hyperplasia from drug side effects. In general, gingival hyperplasia refers to a condition in which the gum tissues surrounding the teeth grow ...

Gingival hyperplasia is also referred to as gingival enlargement, or hypertrophy. It results from an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. Gingival hyperplasia from braces typically reduces ...

Thirty subjects exhibited mild hyperplasia (a slight increase in the size of the gum tissue, with the interdental papillae, in particular, having a perceptible increase in size, and the size of ...

Some conditions can make people reluctant to show their smiles, such as tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia affects not only ...

Gingival hyperplasia is a benign (not malignant) process, but the consequences of it are very significant. The pendulous gum tissue results in the creation of “pseudopockets.” These pockets ...

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), also referred to as drug-induced gingival enlargement is a noted side-effect of certain drugs given for non-dental uses where the gingival tissue is not ...

Surgical removal with a laser or scalpel, to remove the tissue involved in the overgrowth/hyperplasia: If the underlying ...

which further encourages tissue overgrowth. The treatment for drug-induced gingival hyperplasia focuses on relieving symptoms, restoring oral function, and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of ...