title: A case report of idiopathic gingival fibromatosis: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is a rare condition characterized by a generalized enlargement of the buccal and lingual aspects of the attached and marginal gingiva. This report addresses the diagnosis and treatment of a case of idiopathic gingival fibromatosis in a 27-year-old male. The patient presented with gingival enlargement involving the maxillary and mandibular arches, deep bite, generalized malpositioning of teeth, and difficulty in speech and mastication. Biopsy supported the diagnosis of gingival fibromatosis. Treatment included gingivectomy using an electrosurgical technique. Even though recurrence cannot be predicted, the psychological and functional benefits far outweigh the risk of recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai 600116, India. kalpanasantosham@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kalpana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Santosham
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Suresh
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Malathi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods; D005351:Fibromatosis, Gingival / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male