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Management of Gingival Reactive Lesions: A Case Series. [PDF]

open access: yesCureus
G S   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Genetic Linkage of Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis to Chromosome 2p21

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Human Genetics, 1998
SummaryGingival fibromatosis is characterized by a slowly progressive benign enlargement of the oral gingival tissues. The condition results in the teeth being partially or totally engulfed by keratinized gingiva, causing aesthetic and functional ...
José R Cortelli   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis Associated With Hearing Loss and Supernumerary Teeth — A New Syndrome

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, 1995
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis can occur as an isolated trait or as part of a syndrome. We report on three generations of one family featuring an autosomal dominant syndrome with variable expression of gingival fibromatosis with associated hearing ...
Peter Mark Bartold   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Case Report

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2002
AbstractBackground/Aims: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is characterized by various degrees of attached gingival overgrowth. It usually develops as an isolated disorder but can be one feature of a syndrome. A case of a 38‐year‐old female is reported who presented a generalized severe gingival overgrowth, involving the maxillary and mandibular arches ...
Isabel Poiares Baptista
exaly   +3 more sources

Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Systematic Review

Journal of Periodontology, 2006
Generalized gingival enlargement can be caused by a variety of etiological factors. It can be inherited (hereditary gingival fibromatosis [HGF]); associated with other diseases characterizing a syndrome; or induced as a side effect of systemic drugs, such as phenytoin, cyclosporin, or nifedipine.
Ricardo D Coletta, Edgard Graner
exaly   +3 more sources

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1967
Abstract A family exhibiting the characteristics of hereditary gingival fibromatosis has been presented. Surgical procedures consisting of gingivectomy and gingivoplasty were performed on two members of the family. A difference in the healing patterns of the two patients is described, and a possible reason for this difference is offered.
W, Becker   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Heterogeneous Presence of Myofibroblasts in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2006
AbstractBackground/Aim: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) fibroblasts are characterized by an increased production of collagen and transforming growth factor‐β1 (TGF‐β1), resulting in a fibrotic enlargement of the gingiva of affected patients. A common feature of interstitial fibrosis is the occurrence of myofibroblasts, which are regarded as the
Ricardo D Coletta   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

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