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Pre-operative picture of gingival hyperplasia at 4 years/6 months of age.
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The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged the following day (Figures 1 and 2).
Immediate post-gingivectomy.
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The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged the following day (Figures 1 and 2).
10-day after surgery.
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Oral hygiene was emphasized to parents (Figure 3).
Recurrence of gingival hyperplasia at 6 years of age (primary dentition).
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When examined 16 months later (6 years of age), the gingival hyperplasia had recurred for on both maxillary and mandibular dental arches (Figure 4).
Recurrence of gingival hyperplasia at 16 years of age (permanent dentition).
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Four years later (20 years of age), the patient and his parents returned for another dental evaluation with regard to the continued gingival hyperplasia (Figure 5).