What are the characteristics of gum tumors and how to treat them

  Gingival tumors are tumor-like growths occurring in the gingival papillae, which originate from the connective tissues of the gingiva and periodontium. Although they look like tumors, they do not have the biological characteristics and structure of tumors, so they are called non-genuine tumors, but they are prone to recur after removal. The main cause of this tumor is local chronic inflammatory stimulation, such as dental calculus, food embedment and bad restoration. Gingival tumors are prone to occur during pregnancy due to endocrine changes, and shrink or stop growing after delivery.  Gingival tumors are round or oval in shape, ranging from a few millimeters to 1 or 2 centimeters in diameter, and the mass may have a tip like a polyp. The treatment is based on surgical excision, complete removal of the mass with the periosteum, chiseling of the alveolar bone at the base, extraction of the involved teeth, and scraping of the periodontal membrane tissue in the corresponding area.