Nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.
This case study reports on the management of a woman suffering from thrombocytopenic purpura who was referred to the periodontal clinic with gingival swelling and bleeding. This condition was related to nifedipine therapy for hypertension.
James
J A
JA
Department of Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics), School of Dentistry, The Queen's University of Belfast.
Linden
G J
GJ
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009543:Nifedipine