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Figure 3d Clinical photograph after flap reflection
Figure 3e Surgical wound closed and sutures placed
Figure 4a Clinical photograph at baseline
Figure 4b Blade position for sulcular incision
Figure 4c Clinical photograph after flap reflection
Figure 4d Surgical wound closed and sutures placed
Figure 5 H & E stained section
2 Discussion
Gingival overgrowth may be seen involving only interdental papilla and/or, both interdental papilla and marginal
gingiva affecting either of the jaws or, both (Tiwana et al., 2005). The terms “hypertrophy” and “hyperplasia”
have been used since decades for the enlargement of the gingiva (Hassell, 1980). Gingival enlargement can be
seen as a result of various stimuli and treatment planning is done on the basis of the underlying cause and the
