title: Plasma cell gingivitis - A rare case related to Colocasia (arbi) leaves.
abstract: Plasma cell gingivitis is an uncommon inflammatory condition of uncertain etiology often flavoured chewing gum, spices, foods, candies, or dentifrices. The diagnosis of plasma cell gingivitis is based on comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests. Here we are presenting a rare case of plasma cell gingivitis caused by consumption of colocasia (arbi) leaves. Colocasia is a kind of vegetable, very commonly consumed in the regions of North India.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics and Implantology, DAV (c) Dental College and Hospital, Yamunanagar (Haryana), India.
authors.forename: Deepika
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bali
authors.forename: Sanjeet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: Amit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bali