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Background: Plasma cell gingivostomatitis belongs to a group of uncommon benign inflammatory conditions characterised by macular lesions that are bright red, velvety, sharply circumscribed, flat to slightly elevated in nature. Intra-oral lesions can manifest as dense band-like gingival enlargements with plasma-cystic infiltrate seen in the histo-pathological sections. The present case report highlights findings of atypical plasma cell gingivostomatitis further managed through clinical, radiological, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, hematological analysis and treated with surgical periodontal therapy.

Method: Intra-oral periodontal parameters were assessed followed by non-surgical periodontal therapy. In the later phase, internal bevel gingivectomy carried out and  approximated with interrupted sutures. Furthermore, gingivoplasty with a 810nm diode laser, for better adaptation of gingival margins was performed. The patient was recalled for follow-up visits at regular intervals and results were maintained.

Result: Intra-oral histopathological sections revealed plasma cell gingivitis whereas hematological reports were suggestive of anemia. Gradual follow up showed reduced gingival inflammation. Post-surgical wound healing was satisfactory. Disappearance of extraoral induration was highlighting feature in the post-operative phase.Further patient was recalled for follow-up visits at regular intervals and results were found to be maintained.

Conclusion: The overall gingival condition was seen to be improving at the follow-up visits. The authors thus conclude that the case of plasma cell gingivitis treated by comprehensive periodontal therapy showed satisfactory results at 3 years follow-up and no recurrence in extra-oral findings was noted.