Gingival+Lesions+of+Genetic+Origin

Ashley and Candice

NON-PLAQUE INDUCED GINGIVAL LESION OF GENETIC ORIGIN Heriditary gingival fibromatosis Clinically :gingiva would look enlarged may be normal in color or erythematous, and consists of dense fibrous tissue that feels firm and nodular on palpation.
 * one of the most clinically evident conditions
 * exhibits autosomal dominate or (rarely) autosomal recessive modes of inheritance
 * gingival enlargement may completely cover the teeth, delay eruption and present as an isolated finding or may be associated with several more generalized syndromes.

Radiographically: No related manifestations Specific organism associated: none; considered genetic.

How to diagnose: May require an extensive history and selective elimination of potential culprits, Enlargement/ overgrowth of gingival tissues, loss of stippling

Differential: medications such as Phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporine A, can cause gingival overgrowth