Abstract
Gingival enlargement is an increase in the size of gingiva. It is one of the side effects of systemic administration of antihypertensives, anticonvulsants, and immunosuppressants. Amlodipine, a new third-generation dihydropyridine, very useful in middle-aged to older aged patients for various cardiovascular conditions can cause gingival enlargement. Treatment modalities for drug induced gingival enlargement include removal of local irritating factors, meticulous plaque removal and drug substitution after consultation with a physician. This article reports an amlodipine induced gingival enlargement and its treatment in a 40 years old hypertensive male patient.
Highlights
Localised Gingival Overgrowth in Patient taking AmlodipineDr Arjun Hari Rijal,[1] Dr Bhageshwar Dhami,[1] Dr Nashib Pandey,[1] Dr Deepa Aryal,[1] Dr Kamana Neupane[1]
A multifactorial condition of gingiva characterised by an increase in size is called gingival enlargement.[1]
That is why one month after nonsurgical therapy, the patient was recalled for a re-evaluation of gingival mass and surgical excision was planned after one week
Summary
Dr Arjun Hari Rijal,[1] Dr Bhageshwar Dhami,[1] Dr Nashib Pandey,[1] Dr Deepa Aryal,[1] Dr Kamana Neupane[1]
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