Gingival overgrowth
MONDO:0002507Excessive growth of the gingiva either by an increase in the size of the constituent cells (gingival hypertrophy) or by an increase in their number (gingival hyperplasia). (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p574)
Also known as: gingival enlargement
43 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Gingival overgrowth itself.
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Sub-types of Gingival overgrowth
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 2 2 trials
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 1 0 trials
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 3 0 trials
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 4 0 trials
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 5 0 trials
- Fibromatosis, gingival, 6 0 trials
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Gingival hypertrophy 1 trial
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Epulis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Congenital epulis 0 trials
- Gingival fibroepithelial polyp 0 trials
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Could a botox Pre-Treatment make gummy smile surgery last longer?
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether injecting Botox a few days before modified lip repositioning surgery helps prevent the return of a gummy smile (excessive gum display when smiling) within one year. Twenty adults with a gummy smile and hyperactive upper lip will be enrolled. The tr…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum surgery recovery boosted by gel and laser combo, new study finds
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether applying a hyaluronic acid gel (Gingigel) and using a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help gums heal better and with less pain after a common gum surgery called gingivectomy. About 38 adults with enlarged gums will be split into three gr…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beirut Arab University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC