Calcium-Channel-Blocker-Influenced Gingival Enlargement: A Conundrum Demystified
Oral, 2021 The aim of the article is to discuss the development of calcium channel blocker (CCB) influenced gingival enlargement. Data and Sources: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Search databases.
Pallavi Tonsekar, Vidya Tonsekar
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Gingival Enlargement Can Constitute the Only Diagnostic Sign of Leukemia: Report of an Unusual Case. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Gingival hyperplasia may arise due to microbial-related local irritation, mouth breathing, drug administration, genetic disorders, leukemia, Wegener granulomatosis, Crohn’s disease, and sarcoidosis.
Zisis V +5 more
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Oral Hemangiolymphangioma Presenting As Gingival Enlargement: A Rare Case With Literature Review. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Vascular malformations are anomalies that are caused by disturbances in vasculogenesis. Depending upon the dominant structure present histologically, they may be found in different combinations of vascular elements and are named hemangiolymphangioma (HLA)
Jain S +4 more
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Drug induced gingival enlargement - phenytoin: an overview and case report. [PDF]
J Surg Case RepGingival enlargement is a side effect of several different medication, including immunosuppressants, anticonvulsants, and calcium channel blockers. It is an inflammatory response that starts when plaque and calculus build up on the tooth surface.
Dhalla N, Gopal L, Palwankar P.
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Prevalence of Amlodipine-induced gingival enlargement in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationIntroduction: Administration of certain drugs such as anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers leads to well-known sequalae of gingival enlargement. Apart from esthetic consequences, gingival enlargement also hinders proper oral
Gitanjali Subedi +4 more
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Gingivectomy as a Treatment for Orthodontic-Induced Gingival Enlargement. [PDF]
CureusThe side effects of an antipsychotic drug, such as fibrous overgrowth and gingival inflammation, or a combination of both, can lead to gingival enlargement.
Agrawal K +3 more
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Gingival enlargement induced by cyclosporine in Medullary aplasia: A case report. [PDF]
World J Clin Cases, 2022 BACKGROUND Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent used effectively for treatment of a rare haematological disorder known as medullary aplasia. This drug prevents several side effects, including gingival enlargement (GE) which compromises aesthetics ...
Victory Rodríguez G +3 more
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Refining the Mechanism of Drug-Influenced Gingival Enlargement and Its Management. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Drug-influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) or overgrowth manifests as abnormal enlargement of the gingiva due to an adverse effect of certain drug reactions in patients treated with anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, or calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
Sabarudin MA, Taib H, Wan Mohamad WM.
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Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusGingival enlargement can be referred to as an increased size of the gingival tissues. It might have originated because of inflammation, induced by certain drugs, linked to generalized illness, malignant, or pseudo enlargement, based on its etiology and ...
Tiwari AV, Dangore-Khasbage S, Mohod S.
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Challenges in Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Gingival Enlargement: Report of Two Representative Cases and Literature Review. [PDF]
Dent J (Basel)Background/Objectives: The etiology of diffuse gingival enlargement is multifactorial, and the definitive diagnosis may be challenging. To highlight the nuances of the differential diagnosis, we present two cases of generalized gingival overgrowth and ...
Papadopoulou E +9 more
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