Gingivoma (epulis) is an inflammatory reactive tumor-like growth that mostly occurs in the gingival papilla and can also occur in the gingival margin. It originates from the connective tissue of periodontal ligament and gingiva. Because it does not have the biological characteristics and structure of tumors, it is not a true tumor.

Plaque, tartar, food impaction or poor restorations cause local long-term chronic inflammation, causing the gum connective tissue to form reactive growths. Women are prone to gingival tumors due to endocrine changes during pregnancy, which shrink or stop growing after childbirth.

Surgical resection. The tumor body and the periosteum are completely removed, the bone surface is exposed, the surface bone cortex is ground, and the periodontal ligament tissue in the corresponding part is scraped to prevent recurrence.