*Corresponding Author: Arjun Machingal Raveendran, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, Puducherry, India.

Received: May 10, 2024; Published: June 27, 2024

Abstract

One of the common characteristic of gingival disease is gingival enlargement. Nevertheless because of the variety of ways in which these entities present, diagnosing these entites can be difficult for the clinician. They can be classified according to their etiopathogenisis, location, size, extend etc. With the help of current practice and clinical experience a differential diagnosis can be created. After through investigation the clinician arrives at a final diagnosis also known as diagnoais of exclusion. An accurate diagnosis is crucial because it determines how to treat these lesions and prevent them from recurring, in addition certain situations, gingival enlargement may be primary indicator of potentially fatal systemic disease.

Keywords: Decision Tree; Gingival Disease; Differential Diagnosis; Gingival Hyperplasia; Gingival Over Growth; Differential Diagnosis

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Citation: Arjun Machingal Raveendran., et al. “Gingival Enlargement". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.7 (2024): 132-136.

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