Generalized gingival enlargement can be caused by a variety of etiological factors. It can be
inherited (hereditary gingival fibromatosis [HGF]); associated with other diseases …

Gingival overgrowth is the enlargement of the attached gingiva due to an increased number
of cells. The most prevalent types of gingival overgrowth in children are drug‐induced …

Background: Increased collagen and extracellular matrix deposition within the gingiva is the
main characteristic feature of hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF). To date, it is not well …

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis, a benign, slow-growing proliferation of the gingival tissues,
is genetically heterogeneous. This condition is usually part of a syndrome or, rarely, an …

Objectives Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an uncommon, inherited condition with
slow and progressive fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva. Due to its association with …

Background: Gingival fibromatosis (GF) is characterized by fibrotic enlargement of the
gingiva that can be inherited as an isolated trait (named hereditary gingival fibromatosis) or …

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the histomorphometric features and
evaluate the expression of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transmembranic receptor …

Background: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an uncommon condition
characterized by an accumulation of extracellular matrix resulting in a fibrotic enlargement of …

Background: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare oral disease characterized by a
slow and progressive enlargement of both the maxilla and mandible gingiva. Increased …

Gingival enlargement can be the result of fluid retention (edema), excessive collagen
formation, and in rare cases, due to an increase in the number of the host cells. Gingival …