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Pre-operative.
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On clinical examination a localized gingival swelling of 1.5cm X 1cm size with clear signs of inflammation was present in relation to 41, 42 (Fig. 1).
Pre-operative (lateral view).
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The swelling was a smooth exophytic lesion manifested as a small erythematous papule on a pedunculated base which was hemorrhagic with spontaneous bleeding on probing the area (Fig. 2).
I.O.P.A. radiograph showing bone loss.
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The periapical radiograph showed a deep bony defect extending from 41 to 42 (Fig. 3). 
After excision.
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B.P. blade up to the base of the lesion (Fig. 4,5).
Periodontal dressing.
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After excision, a periodontal dressing was applied to prevent the wound from trauma and to enhance healing for 1 week (Fig. 6).
Histopathologic slide.
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The excised tissue was sent for histological examination (Fig. 7).
Post-operative.
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It was totally eliminated (Fig. 8).
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Pre-operative.
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A 27 year-old male patient presented to the Faculty of Dental Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, with a chief complaint of a swelling on the gums at the lower front region of the jaw lasting 3 months (Fig. 9).
Excised tissue.
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B.P. blade up to the base of the lesion (Fig. 10).
Post-operative.
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The patient was monitored on a weekly schedule postoperatively, to ensure good oral hygiene in the surgical area (Fig. 11).