Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement – A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Gingival enlargement, also synonymous with the terms gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy, is defined as an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. A case of 18–year–old female presenting with maxillary chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement. Surgical therapy was carried out to provide a good aesthetic outcome. The importance of patient motivation and compliance during and after therapy as a critical factor in the success of treatment.