title: Tuberous sclerosis with gingival overgrowth.
abstract: A case of tuberous sclerosis with gingival overgrowth is presented. A brief literature review and diagnostic criteria of tuberous sclerosis are discussed. The patient had a full-mouth gingivectomy with frequent post-operative maintenance visits. After 6 months, the overgrowth in conjunction with the tuberous sclerosis returned.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rapley
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Strathman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005886:Gingival Hypertrophy / Q000473:pathology; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000473:pathology