Amyloidosis Involving Only Periodontium:Report of a Case

Abstract

Amyloidosis includes a wide range of disorders characterized by deposition of amyloid in different organs and tissues. Localized gingival enlargement due to accumulation of amyloid without involvement of other organs is a very rare condition. This article describes a 31-year-old male patient with amyloidosis involving only the periodontium of the anterior mandibular teeth with localized severe horizontal alveolar bone loss. To our knowledge this is the first case report that documents this condition.