Nifedipine induced gingival enlargement in an edentulous patient: A case report with one year follow up

Nifedipine induced gingival enlargement in an edentulous patient: A case report with one year follow up

Background: Gingival enlargement due to calcium channel blockers is a common complaint reported by patients. It can be localized or generalized and can range from mild to severe, affecting patients appearance and function. Nifedipine induced gingival enlargement is noticed only in 10 % of patients a...

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Main Authors: Asif, S.M (Author), Baig, F.A.H (Author), Barthunia, B. (Author), Kaleem, S.M (Author), Kota, M.Z (Author), Shaik, N. (Author), Zakirulla, M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd. 2018
Subjects:
aged
Aged
Calcium Channel Blockers
calcium channel blocking agent
case report
complication
diagnostic imaging
drug effect
Edentulous patient
gingiva
Gingiva
gingiva hyperplasia
Gingival enlargement
Gingival Hyperplasia
gingivectomy
Gingivectomy
human
Humans
hypertension
Hypertension
male
Male
mouth disease
Mouth, Edentulous
nifedipine
Nifedipine
Nifedipine induced
panoramic radiography
pathology
Radiography, Panoramic
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