title: Plasma Cell Gingivits-A Conflict of Diagnosis.
abstract: Plasma Cell Gingivitis (PCG) is a rare condition of the gingiva which is benign in nature. In this condition there is enlargement of the marginal and attached gingiva. It is not only unaesthetic in appearance but also causes difficulty in speech and mastication. Hence, it creates an area for plaque accumulation because of which there is difficulty in carrying out the routine oral hygiene procedures. The aetiology is unknown and is thought to be a hypersensitive reaction to an allergen. This condition is characterized by massive infiltration of the plasma cells into the sub-epithelial connective tissue layers. Here we are presenting two cases of PCG associated with swollen lips, which is an uncommon condition. These cases were treated by gingivectomy and followed up to six months.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre , Hyderabad, Telangana, India .
authors.forename: Jammula Surya
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Prasanna
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre , Hyderabad, Telangana, India .
authors.forename: Divya Aishwarya
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Mutyap
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre , Hyderabad, Telangana, India .
authors.forename: Veerandranath Reddy
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Pantula
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre , Hyderabad, Telangana, India .
authors.forename: Shilpa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Akula
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre , Hyderabad, Telangana, India .
authors.forename: Bhargavi
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chinthapalli
keywords: Erythematous; Gingivectomy; Inflammation