Idiopathic gingival enlargement: A brief review and case report

Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by progressive enlargement of the gingiva caused by an increase in submucosal connective tissue elements. Many cases are iatrogenic and some are inherited or idiopathic. We present a case of idiopathic gingival enlargement to highlight the etiological factors, radiographic and histological features