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==Description==  

==Description==  

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

Gingival hyperplasia can be described as:

Gingival hyperplasia can be described as: