The gingival overgrowth will completely resolve with removal of the orthodontic appliances and improved oral hygiene.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Cannot be determined
• D. It will worsen

Answer: (B)

Gingival overgrowth during orthodontic treatment is often driven by chronic plaque-induced inflammation around brackets and wires. When you remove the appliances and improve oral hygiene, the inflammatory swelling typically decreases as the irritants are eliminated. But complete resolution is not guaranteed. If the tissue has undergone prolonged or fibrous (non-edematous) enlargement, the edema may subside, yet the fibrous excess can persist and may even require periodontal procedures to restore normal contour. So, while hygiene improvements and appliance removal help a lot, they don’t always return the gingiva to its exact pre-treatment state.