Abstract
Calcium channel blockers (CCB) like Amlodipine, Nifedipine etc are widely used as anti-hypertensive drugs which on chronic intake shows gingival enlargement. It is an iatrogenic response of gingival tissue to these drugs along with other category of medications like antiepileptics and immunosuppressants. A unique case of long standing gingival overgrowth due to prolonged usage of CCB such as Amlodipine in a geriatric patient are portrayed herewith clinical, histopathological attributes and management protocol.
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