{"id":123156,"date":"2021-08-06T11:09:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T11:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=123156"},"modified":"2023-08-04T07:33:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T07:33:21","slug":"gingival-hyperplasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/gingival-hyperplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingival hyperplasia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Overgrowth of gum tissue commonly observed in patients treated with anticonvulsants.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Swelling, inflammation, and irritation of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia may be caused by a buildup of plaque, which results in inflamed, swollen gums. Daily brushing and the use of dental floss will remove plaque and keep gums healthy. The condition may also be associated with vitamin deficiencies, certain antiseizure and antihypertensive medications, some glandular disorders, and blood diseases. 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Often, a gingivectomy has to be performed to eliminate deep periodontal pockets and the inflamed tissue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Abnormal enlargement of the gums, known as gingival hyperplasia, can have various causes. These include gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), poorly fitting dentures, habitual mouth breathing, and the use of the anticonvulsant drug phenytoin. In some cases, surgical treatment may be necessary to address the issue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overgrowth of gum tissue commonly observed in patients treated with anticonvulsants. Swelling, inflammation, and irritation of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia may be caused by a buildup of plaque, which results in inflamed, swollen gums. Daily brushing and the use of dental floss will remove plaque and keep gums healthy. 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