Open AccessIsolated lesions of gingiva: A case series and review
Author(s) -
Deepak Bharathi,
S Sangamithra,
KV Arun,
Tamil Selvan Kumar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.183053
Subject(s) - medicine , surgical excision , pathology , dermatology , surgery
Isolated lesions of gingiva arise in succession to the hyperinflammatory reactions in response to the underlying local irritants. Despite their overlapping clinical and histological features, these lesions are distinctive regarding their biological behavior. Recurrence has been reported after surgical excision because of the incomplete removal of underlying local irritants. This article describes the clinical and histological features of four localized gingival lesions, adding a note on their molecular pathogenesis and surgical management.