Open AccessIdiopathic elephantiasis gingivae with generalized aggressive periodontitis: A rare case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Shahabe Abullais Saquib,
Varsha Jadhav,
J. Koshi,
Mahesh Ahire
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of dental research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2348-3172
pISSN - 2348-2915
DOI - 10.4103/2348-2915.176684
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , disfigurement , oral hygiene , aggressive periodontitis , elephantiasis , rare disease , gingival enlargement , dermatology , periodontitis , physical examination , disease , surgery , dentistry , pathology , immunology , helminths , filariasis
Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a rare entity with unknown etiology. Diagnosis of the case is of utmost important for the comprehensive treatment planning. In the present case, the clinical presentation and intervention of the patient reported with diffuse firm and nonedematous enlargement, disfigurement of the face, difficulty in speech, and mastication. Periodontal status showed severe attachment loss with minimal local factors, which is typical for generalized aggressive periodontitis. Timely detection of the disease with the critical planning of treatment and routine follow-up with good oral hygiene practices are good enough to combat the morbidity of this disease