A Rare Gingival Lesion in Children: Fibroepithelial Hyperplasia

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Ashutosh Dubey
2. Babita Niranjan
3. Nandihalli Devendrappa Shashikiran
4. Chandresh Shukla
5. Shikha Mali
6. Shilpy Singla
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2412
Volume
15
Issue
4
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Rishiraj College of Dental Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Periodontology, People\'s College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Orthodontics, Peoples College of Dental Science & Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords
    Fibrous growth, Gingival lesion, Hyperplasia

    Abstract

    Aim and objective: This case report aims to describe the management of a case of rare gingival lesion in a young pediatric patient. Background: An increase in the size of the gingival tissue is known as gingival hyperplasia. This can cause esthetic as well as functional problems, and interfere with normal functions like mastication and speech. A histological form of fibroma, fibroepithelial hyperplasia is a proliferative fibrous lesion of the gingival tissue. These lesions can be caused by trauma or persistent irritation, or they can develop from the periodontal, periodontal ligament, or periosteum cells. Case description: This paper discusses a situation in which the parents of a 4-year-old girl presented to the department with a major complaint of swelling in the upper front tooth region, who was diagnosed with fibroepithelial hyperplasia with the help of a biopsy and histologic evaluation. Conclusion: In this case surgical excision was performed under local anesthesia with no postoperative complications, and a 2-year follow-up was made with a positive outcome. Clinical significance: When these type of gingival lesions are present, they should be investigated and diagnosed properly. They should be managed as soon as possible without causing any further complications to permanent dentition.

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