Drug-induced gingival overgrowth: A critical insight into case reports from over two decades

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth: A critical insight into case reports from over two decades

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is a well-recognized adverse effect of certain systemic medications. Calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants, and immunosuppressants are frequently implicated drugs in the etiology of DIGO. Drug variables, plaque-induced inflammation, and genetic factors are...

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Main Authors: Pramod Samudrala, Vijay Kumar Chava, Tanguturi Sri Chandana, Rachakonda Suresh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Subjects:
Anticonvulsants
calcium channel blockers
dental plaque
drug-induced gingival overgrowth
genetic factors
immunosuppressants
oral hygiene
Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2016;volume=20;issue=5;spage=496;epage=502;aulast=Samudrala

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