Novel Insights into Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement: A Clinical and Molecular Perspective [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsThis study aimed to identify risk factors for amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement, assess quality of life, and analyze gingival tissue. This cross-sectional study involved hypertensive patients on amlodipine, divided into groups with and without ...
Jana Mojsilović +7 more
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Cross-omics analysis reveals microbe–metabolism interactions characteristic of gingival enlargement associated with fixed orthodontic in adolescents [PDF]
Journal of Oral MicrobiologyObjectives To investigate the oral microbiome and metabolome longitudinal changes associated with orthodontic treatment-induced gingival enlargement (OT-GE).Methods Twenty-six subjects were divided into case and control groups based on the gingival ...
Yang Lv +5 more
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Gingival enlargement following levetiracetam treatment: A clinical case analysis [PDF]
Epilepsia OpenThis report describes a 21‐year‐old female with a history of epilepsy, diagnosed at age 17, who developed gingival enlargement after being treated with levetiracetam.
Awadh M. Alahmari, Ali M. Alkhathaami
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Amlodipine induced gingival enlargement. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2021 Gingival enlargement be it generalised or localised, with its aesthetic implications and potential to provide a niche for multiplication of microbial flora, presents as a diagnostic dilemma to the clinician.[1][1] A plethora of causes including heredity,
Misra SR, Koduru Lakshmi S, Mohanty N.
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Idiopathic Gingival Enlargement Causing Social Stigma.
Contemp Clin Dent, 2021 Gingival enlargement can be multifactorial; it can be due to nutritional deficiency or can be because of several drugs. Poor oral hygiene may further worsen the gingival hyperplasia, because of which the patient may have difficulty in chewing the food ...
Kothari D.
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Management of Orthodontic-Induced Gingival Enlargement: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 The aetiology of gingival enlargement (GE) is highly distinct. Plaque-induced gingival inflammation can be the sole reason for gingival enlargement. Poor dental hygiene, irritation from anatomical variations, and ineffective restorative and orthodontic ...
Shirbhate U +4 more
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Prevalence and Severity of Amlodipine-induced Gingival Enlargement
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2023 Background: The administration of several classes of drugs; anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers can cause gingival enlargement. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the frequency and severity of gingival enlargement
Junima Rajkarnikar +3 more
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Management of Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement: A Short Review and Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Inflammatory gingival enlargement, sometimes referred to as gingival hyperplasia or gingival hypertrophy, is an abnormal proliferation of gingival tissues caused by underlying inflammation. It might also be related to long-term periodontitis.
Sandhu A +5 more
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Assessment of physicians’ awareness and clinical practice regarding gingival enlargement caused by calcium channel blockers [PDF]
PeerJBackground Gingival enlargement is a side effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which are usually used to treat cardiovascular conditions. Physicians have an important role in identifying and managing the disease, but their level of awareness and ...
Banaz Jabbar Ali +4 more
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Idiopathic Gingival Enlargement: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusGingival enlargement (GE) is an increase in the size of the gingiva. It may be due to inflammation caused by extensive plaque accumulation, intake of drugs, systemic conditions like pregnancy and puberty, systemic diseases such as leukemia or Wegener’s ...
Shraddha Kashinath M, Kumar Kendole R.
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