Overview of hyperplastic tumors of the oral cavity

Hyperplastic tumours or pseudotumours are benign tumours of the oral cavity, generally resulting from irritation by local or general factors.This book presents an overview of hyperplastic tumors of the oral cavity, illustrated by clinical observations and a review of the literature. These observations and literature data cover the clinical and histological features, etiology and management of the different types of these pseudotumors: epulis, gingival hyperplasia, diapneusia and botryomycoma. At the end of this work, the importance of a thorough knowledge of these lesions and a mastery of their diagnostic and therapeutic approach by dentists has been clearly demonstrated, in order to meet patients needs and perfect management.