The Epulis: What’s In A Name?
January 25, 2012
Practitioners and technicians in general practice are on the front line of diagnosis. Early detection of oral tumors improves outcome. Gingival masses may result from neoplastic, hyperplastic, inflammatory or infectious causes. Any mass arising from the gingiva may be correctly referred to as an “epulis” (plural is “epulides”). However, the term “epulis” has been adapted… Continue reading...