Nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia. A comprehensive review and analysis.
A comprehensive review of the literature and analysis of the clinical history, mechanisms, pathogenesis, histology, and management of nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia is reported. A correlation to age, gender, drug, dosage, duration of drug therapy, location, and mode of treatment is discussed. The case report presented provides a model for management of nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia and other drug-induced gingival hyperplasia.
Harel-Raviv
M
M
Department Preventive and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Quebec, Canada.
Eckler
M
M
Lalani
K
K
Raviv
E
E
Gornitsky
M
M
D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009543:Nifedipine; D002118:Calcium