Gingival Overgrowth Induced by Sirolimus in a Patient with Kidney Transplant
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth due to immunosuppressant is a side effect of this, however, is not completely known the cause. Furthermore, patients that undergo kidney transplant must enter to an immunosuppressive therapy forever, so one of the alterations presented are gingival overgrowth. The following case shows a female patient of 20 years old with a kidney transplant 4 years ago, under treatment with Sirolimus and Mycophenolate Sodium; who presents gingival overgrowth in anterior section of maxillary superior due to immunosuppressive therapy. It was indicated a gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, which had a good evolution and healing after 15 days of post-operative period. Keywords: Gingival overgrowth, immunosuppressant, kidney transplant, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty.
Authors and Affiliations
Isabella Manzur Villalobos, Katherine Redondo-De Oro, Antonio Díaz Caballero
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