RECURRENT LOCALIZED CHRONIC GINGIVAL ENLARGEMENT IN FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT- A NOVEL CASE REPORT

Abstract

Gingival enlargement is a common clinical problem which mostly occurs with clinical evidence of local irritation. However, gingival enlargement is a more common sequel of orthodontic treatment than other manifestations. It is generally considered that enlargement will resolve on removal of orthodontic appliances. A case of 12 year old male with maxillary and mandibular localized chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement associated with prolonged orthodontic therapy is reported here. This case contradicts previous ideology of orthodontic appliance removal for resolution of gingival enlargement and advocates surgical management for such condition.