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Systemic Medications Associated with Gingival Enlargements

• Phenytoin, Cyclosporine, Nifedipine, and Calcium Channel Blockers are the main systemic medications associated with drug-influenced gingival enlargements.
• Younger individuals, particularly those in their teens and early twenties, exhibit a higher prevalence of drug-influenced gingival enlargements.
• Fibrous overgrowth is a defining characteristic of drug-influenced gingival enlargement.

Types of Gingival Disease

• Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is characterized by excessive fibrous tissue growth, often starting in childhood.
• Drug-influenced gingival enlargement is NOT a type of nondental biofilm-induced gingival disease.

Oral Infections and Medications

• Penicillin is commonly associated with oral infections but is not typically found in the bacterial plaque biofilm.

Oral Allergy Reactions

• Dental materials, particularly nickel, are the most common triggers for intraoral allergic reactions.

Conditions Leading to Gingival Enlargement

• Pregnancy, Puberty, Systemic Diseases, and Hereditary Conditions are among the conditions that can cause drug-influenced gingival enlargement.

Gingivitis and the Menstrual Cycle

• Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can lead to increased sensitivity to bacterial plaque, resulting in exaggerated gingival inflammation and bleeding.

Pregnancy and Gingivitis

• Pregnancy can increase the likelihood of gingivitis, due to heightened hormonal levels, particularly estrogen.
• Older oral contraceptives presented a risk of exacerbated gingival inflammation due to their high estrogen content, leading to severe gingivitis.
• Newer oral contraceptives, however, tend to have lower estrogen levels and are generally considered safe for gum health.

Conditions Exacerbating Gingival Inflammation

• Diabetes is specifically known to worsen gingival inflammation in response to plaque biofilm.

Complications of Gingivitis during Pregnancy

• Premature delivery and low birth weight are known complications of severe gingivitis associated with pregnancy.

Cancer and Gingival Response

• Squamous cell carcinoma is linked to an exaggerated inflammatory response of the gingiva to plaque biofilm.

Gingivitis and Diabetes

• Increased bleeding, especially during brushing, is a primary symptom of gingivitis associated with hyperglycemia in diabetics.

Gingivitis Symptoms

• Inflamed free gingiva in gingivitis exhibits a soft, spongy, and edematous consistency.
• The tissue texture in gingivitis appears red, shiny, and swollen.
• The gingival margin in gingivitis often shows a change in its position, potentially receding or a pseudopocket forming.
• Easy bleeding is the primary indicator of bleeding in gingivitis.
• Dental biofilm-induced gingivitis is assessed by examining the extent of bleeding sites when probing, using a scoring system.

Gingivitis Types and Classification

• Localized gingivitis exists when inflammation affects only one or a few teeth, often presenting as papillary gingivitis, where only the interdental papilla is affected.
• Localized gingivitis is indicated by a bleeding score of 10% or less, while generalized gingivitis is characterized by 11% or more bleeding sites.
• The distribution of inflammation is the main factor determining whether gingivitis is localized or generalized.

Management of Gingivitis

• The primary goal in managing dental biofilm-induced gingivitis is to eliminate bacterial plaque and restore gingival health.

Dental Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis on a Reduced Periodontium

• Dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on a reduced periodontium is classified as gingivitis on a previously damaged periodontium.
• Although plaque control is essential, a patient with a history of periodontitis cannot be reclassified as having dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on intact periodontium because the damage is already established.

Modifying Factors for Gingivitis

• Systemic conditions, such as diabetes, are considered modifying factors that can influence the severity and progression of gingivitis.
• Smoking and other personal habits are NOT considered a separate diagnosis but instead are considered modifying factors for gingivitis.

Clinical Findings in Gingivitis on Reduced Periodontium

• Generalized diffuse inflammation is the typical clinical finding in dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on a reduced periodontium, meaning the inflammation is widespread and involves both the gingival margin and interdental papillae.

Life Stages and Gingival Inflammation

• Puberty and pregnancy can lead to temporary increases in gingival inflammation, often associated with hormonal fluctuations.
• Puberty can cause an exaggerated inflammatory response due to hormonal changes and increased sensitivity to bacterial plaque.

Other Conditions Affecting Oral Health

• Erythema Multiforme is a condition characterized by target-shaped lesions and diffuse fiery red gingivitis, typically associated with allergic reactions.
• Oral Lichen Planus can present as white lacy lesions, erythematous lesions, or both, with a suspected etiology related to an autoimmune response.
• Oral Lichen Planus poses a concern for its potential to progress into oral cancer.
• Allergic reactions affecting oral health are best managed with avoiding the allergen, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines.

Components of Gingival Inflammation

• Key components of gingival inflammation usually include redness, swelling, bleeding, and pain, along with altered tissue texture.

Gingivitis on an Intact Periodontium

• Dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on an intact periodontium is characterized by inflammation occurring on a healthy periodontium without prior periodontal destruction.

Treatment Goals for Gingivitis

• The primary treatment objective for dental biofilm-induced gingivitis is to eliminate plaque accumulation and restore gingiva to its healthy state.

Differentiating Gingivitis Types

• Dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on a reduced periodontium is distinguished by the presence of previous periodontal destruction, indicating earlier damage to the supporting tissues.
• Localized diffuse inflammation, commonly seen in papillary gingivitis, affects the interdental papilla specifically.
• Generalized diffuse inflammation, characterized by inflammation affecting both the gingival margin and papilla, is a common finding in gingivitis on a reduced periodontium.

Terminology in Gingivitis

• Simple gingivitis is the term used to describe gingivitis observed in patients without periodontitis.
• Generalized diffuse inflammation, although common, is not an exclusive feature of dental biofilm-induced gingivitis on a reduced periodontium.