Cf. Ndiaye et al., BENIGN-TUMORS OF MAXILLARY - THE EPULIS I N SENEGAL, Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales, 88(5), 1996, pp. 244-247
The epulis is a hyperplasic tumour restricted to the gum. It is the mo
st widely spread tumour among the benin gum tumours. If has various et
iologies. The authors emphasize the epidemiological and clinical aspec
ts of 96 eases. Four types of pulls are observed, the most common type
being the acquired epulis. On an etiological level, the factor relate
d to oral hygiene is the most criticized. Their frequency in the oral
pathology should lead the dental surgeon to master his treatment.