Hypertrophic gingivitis in teenagers
Chronic hypertrophic gingivitis is a complex process which develops in teenagers during puberty and is typically characterized by signs of periodontal inflammation and has a number of differences from disease in adults. In this article etiological factors of hypertrophic gingivitis occurrence in teenagers are analyzed with the special attention to the influence of bite anomalies and orthodontic treatment. Recommendations for therapy of this pathology complex are given, including use of the Dьrr Vector System and gingivectomy.