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== Introduction ==  

== Introduction ==  

[[File:Gingival hyperplasia.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Gingival hyperplasia]]

[[File:Gingival hyperplasia.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Gingival hyperplasia]]

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. [[Enamel Organ#Crown|Crowns]] of teeth are often partially or completely covered by the hyperplastic gingiva forming a potential space or pocket between the [[gingiva]] and the [[Enamel Organ#Crown|crown]] where plaque is able to accumulate.

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. [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|Crowns]] of teeth are often partially or completely covered by the hyperplastic gingiva forming a potential space or pocket between the [[gingiva]] and the [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crown]] where plaque is able to accumulate.

Gingival hyperplasia can be described as focal lesions, multiple focal lesions or generalised lesions; or a combination of all of these.

Gingival hyperplasia can be described as focal lesions, multiple focal lesions or generalised lesions; or a combination of all of these.