PMC3312732_01
Generalized gingival enlargement with inflammation frontal view
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F1
The teeth were covered with enlarged gingiva till the middle one third, with some teeth showing grade I mobility [Figures 1a-d].
Generalized gingival enlargement with inflammation right lateral view
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Panoramic radiograph revealed generalized bone loss [Figure 2] and, teeth no. 11, 21, 45, and 46 were root canal treated with crowns on them.
Generalized gingival enlargement with inflammation left lateral view
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F3
At the end of 1 week on examination, patient showed dramatic improvement in gingival health, so the same medication was continued for another 1 week and on re-examination, gingival tissues showed overall reduction in gingival hypertrophy, inflammation, and pocket depth [Figures 3a-d].
Generalized gingival enlargement with inflammation occlusal view
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On recall visits at the end of 4 weeks, patient showed great improvement with disappearance of gingival enlargement completely with gingiva showing coral pink color, firm and resilient consistency and no bleeding on probing [Figures 4a-d].