EC Dental Science

Literature Review Volume 22 Issue 3 - 2023

Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Short Review of the Literature

Rebeca Serrano Zamora1, Carmen Mallagray1, Carlos M Cobo Vázquez2,3* and Juan López Quiles4

1Oral Surgery and Implantology Master Student, Department of Clinical Specialities, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
2Associate Dentist, Department of Stomatology and Dentistry, Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Spain
3Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Specialities, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
4Titular Professor, Department of Clinical Specialities, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

*Corresponding Author: Carlos M Cobo Vázquez, Associate Dentist, Department of Stomatology and Dentistry, Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Spain.
Received: November 10, 2022; Published: February 09, 2023



Introduction: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an uncommon, inherited disorder with slow and progressive fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva. The excess gingival tissues can cause dental, masticatory and phonetic problems, which cause functional and esthetic problems.

Objective: To describe the main epidemiology, clinical signs, symptoms, histopathological and therapeutic aspects of HGF.

Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine) and Web of Science electronic databases. The search strategy was done using the following terms: “hereditary gingival fibromatosis”, “palatal fibromatosis”, “gingival fibromatosis”.

Results: Discuss the main clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of HGF found in the literature.

Conclusion: HGF is an uncommon condition that causes enlargement of the gingival tissues affecting the maxilla or mandible. Its diagnosis is based on clinical observation, family history and histological analysis. Although the prediction of recurrence after surgical treatment is difficult to estimate, it is necessary to prevent patient discomfort.

Keywords: Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis; Palatal Fibromatosis; Gingival Fibromatosis

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Carlos M Cobo Vázquez., et al. “Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Short Review of the Literature”.”. EC Dental Science 22.3 (2023): 11-18.

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