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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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Management of amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement by diode laser
Mehvish Saleem, D Deepa
Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
D Deepa
Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Delhi Haridwar By Pass Road, Meerut - 250 005, Uttar Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2455-3069.184136
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Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are one of the most commonly used drugs for the management of cardiovascular disorders. Amlodipine, a third-generation CCB, has been shown to promote gingival overgrowth (GO). The mechanism through which these medications trigger a connective tissue response is still poorly understood. Surgical intervention is the most effective treatment of drug-induced GO along with withdrawal or substitution of medication combined with meticulous oral hygiene, plaque control, and removal of local irritants. Here, we report successful management of a case of amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement by combination of the above-mentioned treatment modalities. |
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