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Gingival Overgrowth
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Definition
: Excessive growth of the gingiva either by an increase in the size of the constituent cells (GINGIVAL HYPERTROPHY) or by an increase in their number (GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA). (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p574)
GEN or unspecified; prefer GINGIVAL HYPERTROPHY or GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA
Examples
Fibromatosis, Gingival
;
Gingival Hyperplasia
;
Gingival Hypertrophy
Other names
Overgrowths, Gingival; Overgrowth, Gingival; Gingival Overgrowths