Nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement: Correlation with dose and oral hygiene

Nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement: Correlation with dose and oral hygiene

Gingival enlargement is a common finding in a routine dental practice. Though it has many etiological factors, enlargement due to drugs which are administered to treat the systemic problems is of major concern which needs attention. Here, we present a case of nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement...

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Main Authors: Paramel Mohan Sunil, Jai Sanghar Nalluswami, Suman Jai Sanghar, Issac Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Subjects:
Gingival enlargement
nifedipine
oral hygeine
Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2012;volume=4;issue=6;spage=191;epage=193;aulast=Sunil
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Summary:Gingival enlargement is a common finding in a routine dental practice. Though it has many etiological factors, enlargement due to drugs which are administered to treat the systemic problems is of major concern which needs attention. Here, we present a case of nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement and discuss the reason for the enlargement.
ISSN:0975-7406
0976-4879

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