Gingival overgrowth

Synonyms: Gingival enlargement

Summary

Hyperplasia of the gingiva (that is, a thickening of the soft tissue overlying the alveolar ridge. The degree of thickening ranges from involvement of the interdental papillae alone to gingival overgrowth covering the entire tooth crown. [from HPO]

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