Successful management of phenytoin and phenobarbitone induced gingival enlargement: A multimodal approach

Autor: V Priyadharshini, Vinita V Belure, M G Triveni, A B Tarun Kumar, D S Mehta
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 268-271 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0976-237X
0976-2361
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237X.132365
Popis: Medication-related gingival enlargement is a common reactionary phenomenon that occurs with the use of several types of therapeutic agents, including antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). This disorder has been documented since 1939, shortly after the introduction of phenytoin. In the present case, a concise review of literature concerning the etiopathogenesis and management of AEDs (phenobarbitone and phenytoin) induced gingival enlargement has been described. It is vital that not only the periodontist, but also dental surgeons and medical practitioners should become aware of the potential etiologic agents, characteristic features, and the differential diagnosis of drug induced gingival enlargement in order to be able to prevent, diagnose and successfully manage the condition.
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