A Clinical Evaluation of Gingival Overgrowth in Children on Antiepileptic Drug Therapy

Introduction: Gingival overgrowth, a well-known side effect of chronic phenytoin therapy has also been known to be caused by other anti epileptic drugs (AED’s). Various factors like plaque, gingival inflammation, and periodontal health have been postulated to effect gingival overgrowth. Aim: To...

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Main Authors: Bharat Suneja, Saroj Chopra, Abi M Thomas, Jeyraj Pandian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7069/16443_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf