Fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva in organ transplant patients.
Recent improvements in immunosuppressive therapy have improved the survival rate of post organ transplant patients. These developments have introduced a new group of medically compromised patients to the general dental practitioner. This paper reviews the medical and dental complications of organ transplant patients with special reference to heart transplant patients. A case report of the management of Cyclosporin A induced gingival hyperplasia in a post heart transplant patient is presented. Guidelines for dental management of heart transplant patients are suggested.
MacCarthy
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School of Dental Health Science, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
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D000328:Adult; D003524:Cyclosporins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D005890:Gingivectomy; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects; D010347:Patient Care Planning
D003524:Cyclosporins; D009543:Nifedipine