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(a) Showing patients photograph. (b) OPG. (c) Intraoral front view.
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The intraoral examination revealed generalized, severe gingival overgrowth involving both the mandibular and maxillary arches (Figures 1(a), 1(c), 2(a), and 2(b)). Panoramic radiographic examination revealed complete permanent dentition with retained deciduous molars (54, 64, 75, and 85) (Figure 1(b)).
(a) Preoperative intraoral front view. (b) Preoperative mirror image of lower arch and upper arch (Intraoral).
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The intraoral examination revealed generalized, severe gingival overgrowth involving both the mandibular and maxillary arches (Figures 1(a), 1(c), 2(a), and 2(b)).
Showing mothers photograph and intraoral front view.
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The patient's mother (58 years old) (Figure 5), maternal aunt (59 years old), and sister (26 years old) (Figure 6) had similar gingival enlargement involving, to various extents, the maxilla as well as the mandible, which was treated at various points of time.
Showing patients sisters photograph, intraoral front view and upper mirror image.
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The patient's mother (58 years old) (Figure 5), maternal aunt (59 years old), and sister (26 years old) (Figure 6) had similar gingival enlargement involving, to various extents, the maxilla as well as the mandible, which was treated at various points of time.