Contemporary Clinical Dentistry (Jan 2012)

Plasma cell gingivitis - A rare case related to Colocasia (arbi) leaves

  • Deepika Bali,
  • Sanjeet Gill,
  • Amit Bali

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-237x.101086
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 6
pp. 182 – 184

Abstract

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Plasma cell gingivitis is an uncommon inflammatory condition of uncertain etiology often flavoured chewing gum, spices, foods, candies, or dentifrices. The diagnosis of plasma cell gingivitis is based on comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests. Here we are presenting a rare case of plasma cell gingivitis caused by consumption of colocasia (arbi) leaves. Colocasia is a kind of vegetable, very commonly consumed in the regions of North India.

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