Expression of TGF-β and MMP-2 in hereditary gingival fibromatosis epithelial cells. A possible contribution of the epithelium to its pathogenesis [PDF]
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2022 Background: Although the molecular mechanisms that cause the development of hereditary gingival fibromatosis are not fully understood, multiple theories have been suggested to clarify its pathogenesis.
Naglaa M. Kamal +2 more
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Fibroblasts Collagen Production and Histological Alterations in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis [PDF]
Diseases, 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.
Lourdes Roman-Malo +3 more
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Clinics and genetic background of hereditary gingival fibromatosis [PDF]
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2021 Background Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare condition characterized by slowly progressive overgrowth of the gingiva. The severity of overgrowth may differ from mild causing phonetic and masticatory issues, to severe resulting in diastemas
Karolina Strzelec +7 more
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Surgical Management of Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: Case Series [PDF]
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational DentistryHassina Shadab,1 Aisha Nawabi,1 Abdurrahman Anwari,2 Mohammad Bashir Nejabi,3 Elaha Somaya Ghafari,1 Sajeya Karimi,1 Mohammad Eissa Ahmadi1 1Periodontics Department, Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kabul, Afghanistan; 2Operative/ Restorative
Elaha Somaya Ghafary +2 more
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Zimmermann–Laband syndrome-associated hereditary gingival fibromatosis
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2023 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an uncommon slow-growing fibrous overgrowth characterized by connective tissue accumulation. It presents as an isolated feature or as a manifestation of any syndrome.
Jaishree Tukaram Kshirsagar +2 more
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A novel gene ZNF862 causes hereditary gingival fibromatosis [PDF]
eLife, 2022 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is the most common genetic form of gingival fibromatosis which is featured as a localized or generalized overgrowth of gingivae.
Juan Wu +13 more
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Double heterozygous pathogenic mutations in KIF3C and ZNF513 cause hereditary gingival fibromatosis [PDF]
International Journal of Oral Science, 2023 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare inherited condition with fibromatoid hyperplasia of the gingival tissue that exhibits great genetic heterogeneity.
Jianfan Chen +15 more
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Modified gingivoplasty for hereditary gingival fibromatosis: two case reports [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2022 Background Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is characterized by sub-epithelial fibromatosis of keratinized gingiva resulting in a fibrotic enlargement of keratinized gingiva.
Xin Huang +3 more
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Case Report: A Case of Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis With a High Level of Human β Defensins in Gingival Epithelium [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis [HGF, (MIM 135300)], a rare benign oral condition, has several adverse consequences such as aesthetic changes, malocclusion, speech impediments, and abnormal dentition.
Ge Gao +5 more
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: A report of a rare case in siblings and its management using diode laser [PDF]
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 +4 more
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