Gingival hyperplasia

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Gingival hyperplasia is a condition seen in Boxers characterized by hyperplasia, or enlargement, of the gingiva, or gums. It usually starts around middle age and progresses. Some areas of the gingiva can become quite large but have only a small attachment to the rest of the gingiva. Infection and inflammation of the gingiva is common with this condition. Under anesthesia the enlarged areas of gingiva can be cut back with a scalpel blade, but it usually recurs.