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Gingival diseases of specific bacterial origin
Conditions induced by specific local or systemic bacterial pathogens.
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Gingival diseases of fungal origin
Fungal infection that affects the gingival tissues either as a result of local infection or a manifestation of a systemic condition.
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G. pocket
A pathologically deepened gingival crevice that does not involve loss of connective tissue attachment. Frequently observed when there is gingival enlargement.
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G. hypertrophy
An enlargement of the gingiva due to an increase in the size of cells.
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G. hyperplasia
An enlargement of the gingiva due to an increase in the number of cells.
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Hereditary g. f.
A genetically derived fibrotic gingival enlargement.
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G. fibromatosis
A diffuse, fibrous overgrowth of the gingiva; can be idiopathic, hereditary, or associated with drug administration.
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G. exudate
An exudate that escapes into the oral cavity via the gingival crevice.
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G. enlargement
An overgrowth or increase in size of the gingiva.
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Gingival diseases
The pattern of observable signs and symptoms of different disease entities that are localized to the gingiva.
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