Ankita Sahni¹* and Aditya Patney²

¹Consultant Dental Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging and Labs 7B, PUSA Road, New Delhi, India
²Head of Department of Dentomaxillofacial Imaging, Mahajan Imaging and Labs, E-19 Defence Colony, New Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author: Ankita Sahni, Consultant Dental Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging and Labs 7B, PUSA Road, New Delhi, India.

Received: October 17, 2025; Published: November 11, 2025

Abstract

An increase in the size of the gingival tissue can cause aesthetic as well as functional problems, and interfere with normal everyday functions like mastication and speech. These can be caused by a vast spectrum of local factors. Fiberous hyperplasia is rare in children and adolscents and very few cases have been reported in literature so far.
We report a case of a 5 -year-old toddler where a complete diagnostic work flow along with advanced digital imaging and histopathological examination was used to ascertain the final diagnosis of fibrous hyperplasia. This case report also signifies the importance of inter-displinary approach in diagnosing and managing such lesions.

Keywords: Soft Tissue; Gingival Tissue

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Citation

Citation: Ankita Sahni and Aditya Patney. “Soft Tissue Growth in a Toddler - A Diagnostic Enigma". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.12 (2025): 02-07.

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