There are many reasons for gingival hyperplasia in  children. Mostly, proper oral hygiene is sufficient to achieve normal healthy gingiva. In some situations, however, gingival hyperplasia is drug induced or can be a manifestation of a genetic disorder. In the latter, it may exist as an isolated abnormality or as part of a syndrome. Gingival overgrowth is characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix in gingival connective  tissues, particularly collagenous components with various degrees of inflammation. The complex treatment of gingival overgrowth can include conservative therapy and traditional or laser gingivectomy