Gingival hyperplasia is an enlargement or excessive growth of the ... dogs that chew on hard surfaces might produce microtrauma that leads to stimulation of the gums resulting in polyp-like growth.

People with extreme gum disease resulting in the loss of four or more teeth, ha a 20% higher risk of developing serrated polyps. For the other type of irregular cells, those who had gum disease ...

People with periodontal disease had a higher risk of polyps that can lead to colon cancer. By Nicholas Bakalar Gum disease may increase your risk of colorectal cancer. A new study, published in ...

The fibrous epulis, a common tumor-like lesion of the gingiva, appears in the interdental papilla as a result of local irritation. Lesions are asymptomatic and have a variable growth rate. A 75 ...