Gingival enlargement or gingival overgrowth is the abnormal growth of periodontal tissues. Drug induced gingival enlargement is one of the most common cause of enlarged gingiva. Drugs associated with gingival enlargement are divided in to three major groups namely anticonvulsants, immunosuppressant and calcium channel blockers [1]. Among the anticonvulsants, phenytoin is most commonly associate...

Plaque induced gingival enlargement is most commonly seen and when encountered simultaneously with erosive lichen planus poses a challenge to the treating dentist. Prognosis of one condition may influence the prognosis of another condition. The presented case highlights the significance of proper diagnosis and the management of simultaneously occurring gingival lesions. A 49-year-old hypertensi...

idiopathic or hereditary gingival fibromatosis (hgf) is a relatively rare disease characterized by the enlargement of the gingiva, resulting in functional, esthetics and psychological disturbances. the degree of gingival overgrowth can be defined as: grade 0: no sign of gingival enlargement; grade i: enlargement confined to interdental papilla; grade ii: enlargement involves papilla and marginal...

Gingival enlargement is a common clinical feature of gingival and periodontal diseases. It is an unwanted side effect of certain systemic drugs given for nondental treatment. It is being reported with three main groups of drugs like calcium channel blockers (CCBs), immunosuppressants, and anticonvulsants. Among calcium channel blockers, nifedipine causes gingival hyperplasia in about 10% of pat...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the association among gingival enlargement (GE), periodontal conditions and socio-demographic characteristics in subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. METHODS A sample of 330 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment for at least 6 months were examined by a single calibrated examiner for plaque and gingival indexes, probing p...

Gingival enlargement is an abnormal growth of the periodontal tissue. Several causes of gingival enlargement are known, and the most recognized is drug-induced (iatrogenic) gingival enlargement (GE) . Antiepileptic (Phenytoin PNT), Immunosuppressant (Cyclosporin A), Calcium channel blockers ( Nifedipine) are implicated. GE is the most common ADR in the young adults and children receiving PNT as...

To cite: Chacko LN, Abraham S. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014204670 DESCRIPTION Gingival overgrowth occurs as a side effect of some systemic medications. It is now well established that phenytoin is one such agent. It has multiple therapeutic indications ranging from convulsive disorders and neuralgias to cardiac arrhythmia. The incidence rat...