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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Can gum surgery permanently fix a gummy smile?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a type of gum surgery called esthetic crown-lengthening can provide lasting results for people with a gummy smile caused by altered passive eruption. Ten adults with excessive gingival display will undergo the procedure, which involves removing excess …
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox for gummy smile: does a muscle reader help?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if using a device that reads muscle activity (EMG) to guide Botox injections works better than the standard injection method for people with a gummy smile. About 32 adults with excessive gum display will be split into two groups. The goal is to see which method r…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ozone therapy may help gums heal faster after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying ozone therapy (active oxygen) to the gums after gum surgery can help them heal better and reduce pain. 48 adults with gum overgrowth will be randomly assigned to get either standard gum paste or gum paste plus ozone therapy. The researchers will …
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:28 UTC