Different surgical management modalities for a case of idiopathic generalised gingival enlargement with chronic periodontitis

Generalized gingival enlargement can be caused by a variety of etiological factors. It can be inherited like hereditary gingival fibromatosis; associated with other diseases characterizing a syndrome; or induced as a side effect of systemic drugs, such as phenytoin, cyclosporin, or nifedipine. Idiopathic gingival enlargements are considered to be a separate entity where the cause cannot be identified. This is a case of a patient with idiopathic gingival hyperplasia and an undiagnosed genetic disorder with chronic periodontitis which was managed surgically in the department with different modalities using flaps and gingivectomy namely scalpel, LASER and electrocautry.