title: 'Granuloma gravidarum': persistence in puerperal period an unusual presentation.
abstract: Granuloma gravidarum (GG), an inflammatory lesion, develops in the oral mucosa of pregnant women in response to chronic low-grade irritants and hormonal factors. A persistent granuloma gravidarum post partum and appropriate management strategies are discussed. Patients must be encouraged to undergo regular dental check-ups during the gestational period. Simple oral hygiene measures are highly effective in combating most oral lesions encountered in pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Parth
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Purwar
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Jaya
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dixit
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Vaibhav
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sheel
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Madhu Mati
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Goel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods*; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000592:standards*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome