Analysis of proliferative activity in oral gingival epithelium in immunosuppressive medication induced gingival overgrowth

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is a frequent adverse effect associated principally with administration of the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporin A and also certain antiepileptic and antihypertensive drugs. It is characterized by a...

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Main Authors: Özdemir B Handan, Uslu Hilal, Bulut Şule, Bulut Ömer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/2/1/13