Syndromes with gingival
enlargement
•
Hereditary gingival
fibromatosis
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May be associated with
intellectual disabilities
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May be sporadic in
occurrence or an AD or
AR trait.
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Tx - gingivectomy or
perio flaps to allow for
eruption, maintain
esthetics
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Others e.g.: Leukemia.
K. Kohli, DDS