Firm Gingival Enlargement of the Anterior Maxilla
CASE CHALLENGE NUMBER: 10
Antonio J. Moretti, DDS, MS; Catherine M Flaitz, DDS, MS; Gina T Bonaventura, DDS, MS
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The following Case Challenge is provided in conjunction with the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
A healthy 56-year old African American woman was concerned about a large growth of the maxillary gingiva. Specifically, this gingival enlargement interfered with the wearing of a removable partial denture and was causing a distortion of the upper lip that affected her facial appearance.
After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.
