Case Reports
A Clinical Case Report of Reactive Lesion | |
Dr. B. Syam Deepthi, Dr. M. Swathi, Abhijith Sundar K, L.L.D.M. Jyothi, M. Soniya Laya, L. Sirisha Chowhan | |
Focal reactive gingival lesions are caused by chronic irritation of gingiva due to dental plaque, calculus, over hanging dental restorations and ill-fitting dental prosthesis. Chronic gingival irritation can cause tissue damage and inflammation, which can then promote the growth of fibroblasts, multinucleated giant cells, endothelial cells, and tissue mineralization. A case with growth of size approx. 1x1cm seen in the gingiva 11 and 12, reddish compared to surrounding gingiva which is painless, soft in consistency, rough in texture, pedunculated. |
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