Introduction Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive lesion of the oral cavity, usually seen in the gingiva. As POF occurs usually in the gingiva which is close to the periodontal ligament, origin is thought to be from the periodontal ligament (PDL). However POF is not a counterpart of the central ossifying fibroma but a reactive lesion of the gingiva. POF is commonly seen in the secon...

Melanin pigmentation often occurs in the gingiva as a result of excess deposition of melanin, due to which the gingiva appears black. Though, it is not pathological, many people complain of dark gums as unaesthetic. Gingiva is the most frequently pigmented intraoral tissue, with more pigmentation concentrated in the incisor region which may interfere with the smile line and patient may feel con...

The aim of this study was to review patients with tumours extending to the posterior portion of the upper gingiva and hard palate, and to evaluate the postoperative outcomes. Ten consecutive patients with tumours in the upper gingiva and hard palate, who underwent maxillectomy with internal dissection of the masticator space by the transmandibular approach, were reviewed retrospectively. Among ...

This second article in a three-part series on the use of artificial gingiva in fixed partial restorations focuses on diagnosis and treatment planning. Often, traditional treatment of complicated situations can result in a definitive restoration that is less than esthetic. With appropriate planning that incorporates thorough clinical examinations, three-dimensional imaging, diagnostic wax-ups, a...

Actinomyces spp. are located without displaying any pathogenic effect in the oral flora. However, the disruption of oral microenvironmental balance, mucosal tissue integrity, and defense system can cause microorganisms to settle on deep periodontal tissues and to induce pathologic reactions. The present case report describes erythematous and desquamative lesions with pseudomembrane limited to t...

Cases described here discuss interdisciplinary (periodontal and behavioral) approach in the management of rare and difficult to diagnose self-inflicted injuries of gingiva such as gingivitis artefacta major. Self-inflicted injuries to the gingiva are rare and their management by periodontal therapy alone is inadequate. Proper management of this condition requires early detection and effective p...

OBJECTIVE A calcium antagonist, nifedipine, causes gingival overgrowth as a side effect. It has been confirmed that the Japanese traditional medicine, Saireito, inhibits the nifedipine-induced proliferation of gingival fibroblasts in vitro. We performed an in vivo experiment to determine whether Saireito has a therapeutic use in the treatment of nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth. METHODS...

A 36-year-old Thai woman presented with a painful, burning sensation in the gingiva and desquamative gingivitis. Findings from histopathologic and direct immunofluorescence examination of the maxillary gingiva confirmed a diagnosis of pemphigus. Two months later, she developed a round erythematous lesion on her face, and findings from a skin biopsy were consistent with lupus erythematosus. Four...