Multidisciplinary Management of Severe Generalized Inflammatory Gingival Hyperplasia: A Case Report

Gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gingival tissues, can cause significant functional and aesthetic problems. This report details the case of a 17-year-old female who presented with severe, progressive gingival swelling that impeded her ability to eat and caused significant aesthetic concern. Clinical and histopathological analysis confirmed a diagnosis of severe inflammatory gingival hyperplasia. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plan was executed, beginning with non-surgical periodontal therapy to control inflammation. This was followed by a staged surgical gingivectomy and gingivoplasty to remove the excess tissue and restore normal gingival architecture. Several teeth with a poor prognosis were extracted, and the final phase involved prosthetic rehabilitation with a removable partial denture. The patient showed excellent healing and was highly satisfied with the functional and aesthetic outcome at the 6-month follow-up, with no signs of recurrence. The successful management of such cases requires a structured, multidisciplinary approach to effectively restore oral function, aesthetics, and significantly improve the patient's quality of life.