Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: Gingival enlargement during puberty has all the clinical features that are associated with chronic inflammatory gingival disease. Usually, a conventional periodontal therapy comprising of oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing is sufficient to treat the condition. However, in some cases where there is more amount of fibrotic tissue along with the inflammation, then surgical means is a key to management. Case Presentation: A female patient aged 17 years with a chief complaint of swollen gums and spontaneous bleeding from the anterior maxillary and mandibular region since one year. The purpose of this case report is to present the clinical features and treatment of puberty induced gingival enlargement which disturbed the aesthetics and masticatory function of the patient by electrosurgery after a non-surgical periodontal management. Conclusion: Electrosurgery can be used as an alternative to conventional surgery in gingivectomy and gingivoplasty procedures.