Prevalence of gingival overgrowth induced by antihypertensive drugs: A hospital-based study

Prevalence of gingival overgrowth induced by antihypertensive drugs: A hospital-based study

Background: Gingival overgrowth (GO) is a known side-effect of calcium channel blockers. Although there have been several case reports, few studies have examined the prevalence of nifedipine, diltiazem, and amlodipine. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for GO in p...

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Main Authors: Saumiya Gopal, Rosamma Joseph, Vediyera Chandroth Santhosh, Vadakkedath Venugopal Harish Kumar, Shiny Joseph, Abhijeet Rajendra Shete
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Subjects:
Calcium channel blockers
gingival overgrowth
nifedipine
Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2015;volume=19;issue=3;spage=308;epage=311;aulast=Gopal

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