Induction of gingival hyperplasia associated with the use of calcium channel blockers
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2009, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Calcium channel blockers are drugs that can modify the gingival tissues response to inflammatory processes in the presence of dental plaque, inducing gingival overgrowth. Preexisting gingival inflammation induced by dental plaque seems to be a favorable condition to the development and/or expression of gingival overgrowth.Objective, case report and conclusion: The aim of this study was to report a clinical case of injury produced by dental plaque and its consequent gingival alteration that were exacerbated due to calcium channel blockers use. It was concluded that periodontal surgery is appropriate only when the control of dental plaque and/or replacement of the drug by another medicine do not provide the expected results.
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Daniela SOUZA, Geraldo CHIAPINOTTO, Josué MARTOS
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