Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hypertrophy: A Case Report

Gingival hypertrophy caused by certain drugs, including amlodipine, may occur in genetically susceptible individuals. There is no clear explanation for the exact mechanism behind gingival hypertrophy, but a multifactorial theory has been proposed that unifies the phenomenon. In addition to causing d...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Rajaram Mohan, Karthik, Fenn, Saramma Mathew, Pethagounder Thangavelu, Ravikumar, Subramaniam, Mohithan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Dentistry
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10058387/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37007324
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.35540
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Sumario:Gingival hypertrophy caused by certain drugs, including amlodipine, may occur in genetically susceptible individuals. There is no clear explanation for the exact mechanism behind gingival hypertrophy, but a multifactorial theory has been proposed that unifies the phenomenon. In addition to causing difficulty with speech and mastication, gingival hypertrophy also contributes to poor oral hygiene and unaesthetic appearance. We describe the case of a 54-year-old woman who developed gingival hypertrophy due to the long-standing antihypertensive medication amlodipine 5 mg taken twice daily for four years.

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