Plasma Cell Gingivitis Due to an Antitartar Toothpaste: An Unusual Case Report

Authors

  • Manoj Kumar1, Lora Mishra2, Rinkee Mohanty3, Rashmita Nayak4, Saurav Panda1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12915

Keywords:

Plasma cell gingivitis; Anti-tartar toothpaste; Glister toothpaste.

Abstract

Plasma cell gingivitis is a rareform of atypical gingival inflammation which is characterized by erythematous
marginal gingival hypertrophy which may involve the adjacent attached gingiva. Plasma cell gingivitis
(PCG) is an atypical form of gingivitis and is characterized by massive infiltration of plasma cells into
the subepithelial connective tissue. It is a rare condition; the cause of which is still not fully understood.
It is often attributed to an allergic reaction to the components of chewing gums, dentifrices or various diet
components. A case of PCG is presented here in a 52 -year old male who switched to an anti-tartar toothpaste
on the advice of a dentist which manifested in a generalized form. This report is the first, as far as we know,
that relates PCG to the use of Glister toothpaste manufactured by Amway. The histological examination
revealed the infiltration of polyclonal plasma cells. The PCG disappeared within two weeks of stopping the
use of the dentifrice.

Author Biography

  • Manoj Kumar1, Lora Mishra2, Rinkee Mohanty3, Rashmita Nayak4, Saurav Panda1

    1Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics & Oral Implantology, 2Professor, Department of Conservative
    Dentistry & Endodontics, 3Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics & Oral Implantology, 4Professor,
    Department of Periodontics & Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha “O” Anusandhan Deemed
    to be University, Bhubaneswar, India

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Plasma Cell Gingivitis Due to an Antitartar Toothpaste: An Unusual Case Report. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 8041-8044. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12915