Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis at Dentist Dictionary

What is Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis? Hereditary form of generalized gingival hyperplasia in which the autosomal dominant form may be asociated with hypertrichosis, craniofacial deformities, epilepsy and mental retardation.

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