ETIOLOGY
Most common causative factor of gingival hyperplasia.
What is inflammation?
The appearance of the gums in gingival hyperplasia can be described by this color, usually indicating inflammation.
What is red or erythemic?
This essential oral hygiene practice, often paired with regular cleanings, can help reduce plaque buildup and manage mild gingival hyperplasia.
What is brushing and flossing?
Gingival hyperplasia primarily affects this soft tissue in the mouth, leading to swelling and overgrowth.
What is gingiva?
The dental hygienist may recommend this specific type of toothbrush, designed for patients with gingival hyperplasia to gently clean swollen gums.
What is a soft-bristled toothbrush?
Name one systemic disease that may cause gingival hyperplasia.
What is diabetes, anemia, leukemia, or hormonal imbalance?
Localized - pyogenic granuloma is a clinical feature of what condition?
What is pregnancy?
Reducing or discontinuing this type of drug can help alleviate drug-induced gingival hyperplasia.
What are anticonvulsants (or calcium channel blockers)?
As a result of gingival hyperplasia, this common dental issue occurs more frequently due to increased plaque retention.
What is periodontal disease?
Dental hygienists teach patients with gingival hyperplasia to use this tool, which can be more effective at cleaning under enlarged gum tissue.
What is an interdental brush?
What is another name for hereditary gingival hyperplasia?
What is hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF)?
Gingiva presents with a pale and bulbous appearance with loss of stippling and focal hemorrhagic can be features of what systemic condition?
What is leukemia?
This surgical procedure is often performed to remove excess gum tissue in cases of severe gingival hyperplasia.
What is gingivectomy?
Patients with gingival hyperplasia often report this difficulty when trying to clean their teeth.
What is trouble brushing or flossing?
To help control plaque accumulation in patients with gingival hyperplasia, dental hygienists often recommend this type of rinse.
What is an antimicrobial or chlorhexidine mouthwash?
Name three medications that may cause gingival hyperplasia.
What is phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, cyclosporine, nifedipine, amlodipine (CCBs), hormonal contraceptives?
This feature of gingival hyperplasia involves the gums becoming a firm, pink color, covering most of the anatomic crown, involving usually all the quadrants.
What is hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF)?
This immunosuppressant, often prescribed after organ transplants, is common for inducing gingival hyperplasia.
What is Cyclosporine?
The pressure from the enlarged gums may cause:
What is sensitivity, pain or discomfort?
A dental hygienist may refer patients with severe gingival hyperplasia to this specialist for surgical treatment.
What is a periodontist?