Fig. 1. (A) Intraoral photograph and (B) Periapical radiograph taken on the patient’s first visit to the clinic. Gingival overgrowth is observed on mandibular left molar area.
Fig. 2. (A-C) Preoperative intraoral photographs and (D-F) Postoperative intraoral photographs taken in operating room. (A) and (D) show the maxillary right quadrant. (B) and (E) show the mandibular left quadrant. (C) and (F) show the mandibular right quadrant.
Fig. 3. (A-C) Histopathological examination of gingival overgrowth. (A) Low-power view showing excess fibrous connective tissue and hemorrhage (H-E, X40). (B) Excessive fibrous connective tissue (HE, X100). (C) Extensive hemorrhage (HE, X100). (D) Mature cancellous bone with fibrous stroma (H-E, X100).
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