Orthodontic treatment of a patient with a renal transplant and drug-induced gingival overgrowth: a case report.
The treatment of transplant patients is becoming an ever-increasing part of modern-day orthodontic practice. This report details the successful orthodontic management of a paediatric renal transplant patient with significant drug-induced gingival overgrowth. The problems that such patients present with are discussed before considering the specific orthodontic techniques employed. Recommendations are made for practitioners managing such cases.
Walker
Mhairi R
MR
Orthodontic Department, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK. mhairiwalker@mac.com
Lovel
Simon F
SF
Melrose
Colin A
CA
D000293:Adolescent; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000379:methods*; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D019214:Gingival Overgrowth / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D009543:Nifedipine