Tuberous sclerosis with gingival overgrowth.
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.
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Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Rapley
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Strathman
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Parker
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D000328:Adult; D005886:Gingival Hypertrophy / Q000473:pathology; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000473:pathology