PMC3703679_01
Pre-operative photographs showing generalized gingival enlargement: (a) Front view, (b) right lateral view; and (c) left lateral view
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F1
Intraoral examination revealed generalized severe gingival overgrowth involving both the maxillary and mandibular arches [Figure 1].
(a) Panormic radiograph showing presence of retained deciduous canine in maxillary left region, (b) excised gingival tissue, (c) histologic section shows hyperparakeratinized hyperplastic squamous epithelium with dense fibrocollagenous tissue (H and E, x10)
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F2
Orthopantomograph revealed presence of retained deciduous canine in maxillary left region [Figure 2a]. The excised tissue [Figure 2b] was sent for histopathological examination. The surface epithelium was thickened and acanthotic with elongated rete pegs [Figure 2c].
Post-operative photographs after 2 years of follow-up showing no recurrence of gingival enlargement
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F3
Recall appointments were scheduled after every 6 months and after 2 years of follow-up no recurrence of enlargement was seen [Figure 3].