Hereditary gingival fibromatosis in children: a systematic review of the literature

Boutiou, Eirini; Ziogas, Ioannis A.; Giannis, Dimitrios; Doufexi, Aikaterini-Elisavet

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“…Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare, hereditary disorder characterized by a benign, non-hemorrhagic, localized or generalized fibrous enlargement of free and attached gingivae with slow progression, and was initially reported by Goddard and Gross in 1856 [13,14]. It has been designated by such terms as gingivostomatosis, elephantiasis, idiopathic fibromatosis, hereditary gingival hyperplasia, idiopathic gingival enlargement, and congenital familial fibromatosis.…”

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“…In severe cases, the teeth are almost completely covered. The firm yet painless enlargement of the gingiva does not commonly affect the alveolar bone but can lead to the development of pseudo-pockets, which facilitate plaque accumulation due to suboptimal daily oral hygiene [13][14][15][16].…”

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“…Common clinical complications secondary to gingival enlargement including but not limited to difficulties in speech, mastication, and occlusion, as well as changes in facial features. Interestingly, the condition may disappear or regress with the loss of teeth, thus suggesting that the presence of teeth might serve as one condition for the development of HGF [13][14][15][16].…”

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“…The maintenance of good oral hygiene and plaque control is fundamental. Treatments vary according to the degree of severity of gingival enlargement and different types of treatment modality could be employed for the excision, including conventional surgery, electrosurgery, apically positioned flap and laser ablation [14,27,30].…”

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Periodontal Disease Associated with Genetic Disorders

Wu¹,

Leung²,

Sun³

2022

Dentistry

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The object of this chapter was to provide an overview including relevant research progress of some genetic disorders with periodontal manifestations. A number of genetic disorders increase patient susceptibility to periodontal disease, with the latter exhibit rather rapid and aggressive presentations. Periodontal disease, perhaps could be the first detectable sign of an undiagnosed genetic disorder. It is therefore important for dental practitioners to be familiar with genetic disorders and their impact on the periodontal tissues. This chapter reviews several genetic disorders that exhibit periodontal manifestations, including hereditary gingival fibromatosis, Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome, cyclic neutropenia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypophosphatasia.

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Periodontal Disease Associated with Genetic Disorders

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Leung²,

Sun³

2022

Dentistry

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“…Currently, all treatments for HGF are invasive. Gingivoplasty is the main clinical treatment, with the possibility of recurrence [ 13 ]. In this paper, we report the case of a girl with HGF whose periodontal tissue and dentition showed satisfactory improvement after hybrid periodontal-orthodontic treatment and seven years of follow-up.…”

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Seven-year follow-up of a patient with hereditary gingival fibromatosis treated with a multidisciplinary approach: case report

Wang

Sun

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BMC Oral Health

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Background Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is rare in clinical practice, and the long-term results of the combined orthodontic-periodontal treatment of HGF are rarely reported. Case presentation This study reports for the first time the results of seven years of follow-up in a seven-year-old girl with HGF. The diagnosis was confirmed by clinical signs, family history and histopathological examination. First, periodontal scaling and oral hygiene reinforcement were performed regularly in the mixed dentition stage. Next, gingivoplasty was performed on the permanent dentition. Two months after the surgery, treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances was conducted. The teeth were polished on a monthly basis, and oral hygiene was reinforced to control gingival enlargement. Gingival hypertrophy recurred slightly, and gingivectomies were performed in the months following the start of orthodontic treatment. Follow-up was performed for 24 months with orthodontic retention, and gingival enlargement remained stable after the combined treatment. Conclusions The risk of gingival hyperplasia recurrence during and after orthodontic treatment is high, but satisfying long-term outcomes can be achieved with gingivectomy, malocclusion correction, and regular follow-up maintenance.

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Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Gingival Swelling

Christoforou

2023

Oral Medicine - A Clinical Guide

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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis in children: a systematic review of the literature

Cited by 15 publications

References 84 publications

Periodontal Disease Associated with Genetic Disorders

Periodontal Disease Associated with Genetic Disorders

Seven-year follow-up of a patient with hereditary gingival fibromatosis treated with a multidisciplinary approach: case report

Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Gingival Swelling

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