title: Recurrent idiopathic gingival fibromatosis with generalized aggressive periodontitis: A rare case report.
abstract: Gingival fibromatosis is an enlargement of the gingival tissue, which may be localized or generalized, characterized by hypertrophy and proliferation of the connective tissue, predominantly Type I collagen, with occasional presence of an increased number of cells, supposedly fibroblasts. Gingival fibromatosis occurs more commonly as a side- effect of systemic drugs, such as phenytoin, cyclosporine, nifedipine, or due to hereditary factors. However, in some cases, it is idiopathic. We report one such case in 30 -year- old - female who presented with a complaint of swelling of gums since 2 months. This case appears to be of special interest because of the recurrent nature of gingival enlargement along with excessive osseous destruction.
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, CSMSS Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India.
authors: Ashwini Sudhakar
authors: AS
authors: Jadhav
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune, India.
authors: Swati Pramodan
authors: SP
authors: Marathe
keywords: Collagen; enlargement; gingiva; hypertrophy; recurrence