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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis : characteristics and treatment approach [PDF]

, 2017
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disorder characterized by a benign, non-hemorrhagic, fibrous gingival overgrowth that can appear in isolation or as part of a syndrome.
Almiñana Pastor, Pedro J., Alpiste Illueca, Francisco M., Buitrago Vera, Pedro José, Catalá Pizarro, Montserrat   +3 more
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Effect of low-level laser therapy on wound healing and patients' response after scalpel gingivectomy: A randomized clinical split-mouth study

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2018
Background: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is based on the principle of biostimulation or biomodulation effect. LLLT after gingivectomy has resulted in better wound healing because of its action on collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and growth factor ...
Bhagyashree Rajendra Kohale, Amit Arvind Agrawal, Chetan Purushottam Raut   +2 more
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Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: Report of Family Pedigree of Three Generations [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019
Gingival enlargement or gingival overgrowth can be defined as increase in the size of gingiva, caused due to a variety of etiological factors. One of the causes of gingival enlargement is hereditary gingival fibromatosis, which is a genetic disorder ...
JAIDEEP MAHENDRA, VIJAYALAKSHMI RAJARAM, SUJEETHA MUTHUKUMAR, SATHISH RAJENDRAN   +3 more
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Fibroblasts Collagen Production and Histological Alterations in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis [PDF]

, 2019
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a disorder for which the etiology remains unknown. We aimed to evaluate the fibroblasts and histological alterations to give new clues.
Bullon, Pedro, Bullón Fernández, Beatriz, Miguel Rodríguez, Manuel de, Román Malo, Lourdes Victoria   +3 more
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Gingival fibromatosis with congenital hypertrichosis

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2020
Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is a slowly progressive proliferative fibrous lesion of the gingival tissue, leading to functional, esthetic, and psychological difficulties.
Sameer Saxena, Gouri Bhatia, Karthik Munagala Krishna, Shalabh Mehrotra   +3 more
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: A report of a rare case in siblings and its management using diode laser

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2020
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a proliferative fibrous lesion causing severe gingival enlargement, affecting the esthetics, as well as posing various periodontal problems. This case report addresses the diagnosis and treatment of one such rare
Divya Dureja, Himani Sharma, Mrinalini Agarwal, Saransh Srivastava, Priyanka Tandon   +4 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Ceramic Burs and Scalpels in Gingivectomy Procedures for Orthodontic Patients: A Case Series [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Orthodontics
Aim: Orthodontic treatment often leads to gingival hyperplasia, which may complicate oral hygiene and necessitate surgical interventions such as gingivectomy. This study compared the efficacy of ceramic burs versus scalpels in gingivectomy procedures for
Maryam Omidkhoda, Farid Shiezadeh, Zahra Siadatifar, Erfan Bardideh, Milad Zarei   +4 more
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Change of TGF-β1 Gene Expression and TGF-β1 Protein Level in Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Identification of Plaque Bacteria in a Patient with Recurrent Localized Gingival Enlargement before and after Gingivectomy

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2018
This case report highlights the change of TGF-β1 gene expressions and TGF-β1 protein level in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and identification of plaque bacteria in a patient with recurrent localized gingival enlargement before and after gingivectomy ...
Lilies Anggarwati Astuti, Mochammad Hatta, Sri Oktawati, Rosdiana Natzir, Ressy Dwiyanti   +4 more
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Effectiveness of laser-assisted gingivectomy compared to surgical methods: a systematic review [PDF]

Exploration of Medicine
Background: Lasers have demonstrated their potential as an effective alternative to the scalpel for gingivectomy procedures. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate their efficacy and safety.
Omar Hamadah, Saed Almahayni, Raghad Ghazzawi, Radek Mounajjed, Walid Altayeb, Marwa Khalil   +5 more
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: clinical and ultrastructural features of a new family [PDF]

, 2014
Objective: This article describes the diagnosis, clinical and microscopic (histopathology and ultrastructural) features and treatment of a new family with hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) and highlights the importance of this genetic condition ...
Alves, Lucas Rodrigues, Della Coletta, Ricardo, Faria, Paulo Rogério de, Martelli Júnior, Hercílio, Melo Filho, Mário R., Mendes, Danilo Cangussu, Pego, Sabina Pena Borges   +6 more
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