Management of amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement by diode laser
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Amlodipine‐induced gingival enlargement
The three most common classes of medications implicated in drug-induced gum enlargement are anticonvulsives, calcineurin inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers. Treatment primarily consists of withdrawing the offending agent whenever possible, in addition to maintaining good oral hygiene. Gingivectomy or flap surgery may be needed in resistant cases.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Current Research in Scientific Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2455-3069
DOI: 10.4103/2455-3069.184136