Glossary
Gingiva: A soft tissue layer covering bone supporting the teeth.Gingivitis: Inflammation of gums surrounding teeth. Signs of gingivitis are inflamed and bleeding gums.
Hypertrophy: Enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased cell size.
Leukemia:Â Cancer of blood-forming tissue.
Neurofibromatosis:Â A genetic condition which affects the nervous system, muscles, bones and skin.
Periodontal:Â Pertaining to the area immediately around a tooth.
