Nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth. Report of a case treated by controlling plaque.
A review of the literature reveals little evidence that controlling plaque reduces and controls nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth. The case presented suggests that significant reduction and control of nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth can be achieved by thorough scaling and root planing along with meticulous plaque control.
Hancock
R H
RH
Department of Periodontics, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5300.
Swan
R H
RH
D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012534:Dental Scaling; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D016745:Root Planing; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
D009543:Nifedipine