Case Report

Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia: A Viable Option

Figure 5

Histopathological view of the excised specimen shows stratified squamous epithelium with proliferating rete ridges; connective tissue showing abundant plump and proliferating fibroblasts that are spindle shaped forming a network. Few endothelial lined blood vessels are also observed (H&E, 10x).
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