Nonsurgical periodontal treatment and prosthetic rehabilitation of a renal transplant patient with gingival enlargement: a case report with 2-year follow-up

Nonsurgical periodontal treatment and prosthetic rehabilitation of a renal transplant patient with gingival enlargement: a case report with 2-year follow-up

Abstract Background Drug-induced gingival enlargement is a common condition which can be observed in patients taking immunosuppressive medications following organ transplant surgery. The disfiguring excessive tissue often hinders proper oral hygiene practices, therefore accompanied by periodontitis,...

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Main Authors: Chi-Ching Chang, Tai-Min Lin, Chiu-Po Chan, Whei-Lin Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Nonsurgical treatment
Gingival enlargement
Cyclosporine
Pathological tooth migration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0607-2

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