Management of inflammatory gingival enlargement: A case report

Abstract

Objective: To report management of inflammatory gingival enlargement with periodontal flap surgical method. Case report: 42-year-old male patient with a crowded tooth and gingival enlargement in the interdental area of ​​42 and 43. Patients often complain bleeding, especially when brushing teeth. Results: Non-surgical treatment of scaling and medication followed by surgical therapy i.e. periodontal flap surgery. One week after surgery, the gingiva still appeared slightly hyperemic. Conclusion: surgical flap treatment can be done after initial therapy of scaling and root planing which does not show healing of gingival enlargement.