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*'''Periodontitis''' - Inflammation and irreversible destruction of the tooth's supporting structures that includes the gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and root cementum. It usually occurs after years of plaque acculmulation and gingivitis. The epithelial attachments of the tooth regress apically and there is absorption of the associated alveolar bone, resulting in permanent loss of tooth support.

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Gingival hyperplasia often appears as pink, hyperaemic and ulcerated lesions that can be either firm or soft. There can be varying amounts of pigmentation reflecting the normal pigmentation of the oral mucosa. Crowns of teeth are often partially or completely covered by the hyperplastic gingiva forming a potential space or pocket between the gingiva and the crown where plaque is able to accumulate.

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~~Gingival hyperplasia can be described as:~~

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*Focal lesions

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*Multiple focal lesions

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*Generalised

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*Combinations of the above

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~~It is thought to be the result of an imbalance in the plaque/host tissue response. There are many factors that can cause this condition. These include the following:~~

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*Drug-induced

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**Ciclosporin

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**Phenytoin

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**Calcium channel blockers

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*Chronic irritation

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**Dental plaque

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**Odontoclastic resorptive lesions

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**Neoplasm

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**Mechanical irritation

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==Diagnosis==

Mfield

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