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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-6 | Issue-11
Drug Induced Gingival Overgrowth- A Review Article
Dr. Beanish Bashir MDS, Dr. Reyaz Ahmed Mir MDS, Dr. Javeed Ahmed Parry DCP
Published: Nov. 30, 2018 | 147 161
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i11.076
Pages: 4587-4593
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Abstract
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DGO) is mainly associated with three types of drugs: phenytoin (PHT), cyclosporine A, and calcium channel blockers. The pathogenesis of drug-induced gingival overgrowth is uncertain, and there appears to be no unifying hypothesis that links together the 3 commonly implicated drugs. This review discusses the pathogenesis of DIGO and approaches to treatment based on the current knowledge and observations.