Department of Periodontology, Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Review Article
The Multiple Obscure Findings of Gingival Fibromatosis: A Review
Author(s): Zeba Rahman Siddiqui*, Akanksha Singh, Siya Kumari and Srashti
Gingival Fibromatosis (GF) is a slowly progressive, benign and rare disorder characterized by diffuse or local fibrous
growth of gingiva. Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis (HGF), which is usually an autosomal dominant trait, is
the most common form. The attached gingiva, marginal gingiva and the interdental papilla is affected. In severe
condition functional, periodontal, aesthetic and psychological problems may occur. Histopathology shows epithelial
acanthosis and atypically abundant inflammatory infiltrates distributed in the sub-epithelial and connective tissue.
The pathophysiology of gingival fibromatosis comprises excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins.
Mutation in the Son-of-Sevenless-1 (SOS-1) gene has been suggested as genetic attribute of hereditary gingival
fibromatosis. To stabilize the long-term outcomes and alleviate suffering of adver.. View more»