title: Amlodipine- induced gingival overgrowth: a case report.
abstract: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth occurs in genetically susceptibIe individuals as a side effect of various drugs. There is a gross disfiguring enlargement of gingiva mostly in the anterior region leading to difficulty in mastication, speech and maintenance of oral hygiene. In this case report, amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement and its management are discussed. Drug substituion, appropriate non-surgical and surgical treatment along with excellent plaque control lead to the regression and prevention of recurrence of drug-induced gingival overgrowth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, MP, India. bruchi2008@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ruchi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Banthia
authors.forename: Parul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Priyank
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Banthia
authors.forename: Sphoorthi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Belludi
authors.forename: Ashish Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jain
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017311:Amlodipine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D019214:Gingival Overgrowth / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D017311:Amlodipine