There may or may not be any evidence of history of<unk>  in the family nor any usage of taking long-term medicines for any particular disease when it comes to diagnosing<unk> . There also may or may not be any signs of medical and/or family history of mental retardation, hypertrichosis, nor clinical symptoms that can be associated with<unk>  enlargement. Although, enlargement of<unk>  interdental papilla, hindered speech, and secondary inflammatory changes taking place in the mouth commonly at the marginal<unk> are all very indicative of this condition. Commonly the patient will have mandibular and maxilliary inflammation and overgrowth as opposed to the traditional pink, firm, and fleshy consistency of healthy<unk>  The patient's jaw may also appear distorted because of the<unk> enlargements. Overgrowth of the<unk> can range from slightly covering the surface of teeth or it can even completely cover the surrounding teeth. The patient can also experience damage or loss of teeth. Obvious signs * Most obvious sign is<unk>  overgrowth (overgrowth of the gums) * Hindered chewing efficiency and difficulties eating * Increasing mobility of teeth * Abnormally shaped teeth and abnormal movement of teeth * Inflammation and/or swelling of the gums/gingiva * Not necessarily any signs of pain but experiencing pain is possible * Difficulties in speaking, oftentimes can lead to speech disorders * Other dental and oral problems * In some cases,<unk>  may cause bleeding from the gums, or gum ulcerations.
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis
Connective tissue nevus
Acral fibrokeratoma
Gingival fibromatosis with hypertrichosis
Congenital melanocytic nevus
Basal cell adenoma
Dermal cylindroma
Hydrocarbon keratosis