Gingival enlargement as a consequence of phenytoin therapy most commonly affects the _____ facial gingiva.

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Gingival enlargement is most commonly seen in the maxillary anterior facial area.Hyperplasia is more commonly located in the anterior rather than the posterior surfaces and the buccal rather than lingual surfaces.The affected areas of the mouth in order of severity are the maxillary anterior facial,mandibular anterior facial,maxillary posterior facial,and mandibular posterior facial areas.Both normal and abnormal tissue may be found in the affected person.

Gingival Enlargement as a Consequence of Phenytoin Therapy Most Commonly