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case_images: Pre-operative.
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case_images: F1
case_images: On clinical examination a localized gingival swelling of 1.5cm X 1cm size with clear signs of inflammation was present in relation to 41, 42 (Fig. 1).
case_images: Pre-operative (lateral view).
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case_images: F2
case_images: The swelling was a smooth exophytic lesion manifested as a small erythematous papule on a pedunculated base which was hemorrhagic with spontaneous bleeding on probing the area (Fig. 2).
case_images: I.O.P.A. radiograph showing bone loss.
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case_images: F3
case_images: The periapical radiograph showed a deep bony defect extending from 41 to 42 (Fig. 3). 
case_images: After excision.
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case_images: F4
case_images: B.P. blade up to the base of the lesion (Fig. 4,5).
case_images: Periodontal dressing.
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case_images: F6
case_images: After excision, a periodontal dressing was applied to prevent the wound from trauma and to enhance healing for 1 week (Fig. 6).
case_images: Histopathologic slide.
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case_images: F7
case_images: The excised tissue was sent for histological examination (Fig. 7).
case_images: Post-operative.
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case_images: F8
case_images: It was totally eliminated (Fig. 8).
case_images: PMC3474946_02
case_images: Pre-operative.
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case_images: F9
case_images: A 27 year-old male patient presented to the Faculty of Dental Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, with a chief complaint of a swelling on the gums at the lower front region of the jaw lasting 3 months (Fig. 9).
case_images: Excised tissue.
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case_images: F10
case_images: B.P. blade up to the base of the lesion (Fig. 10).
case_images: Post-operative.
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case_images: F11
case_images: The patient was monitored on a weekly schedule postoperatively, to ensure good oral hygiene in the surgical area (Fig. 11).