Effect of Calcium Channel Blockers on Gingival Tissues in Hypertensive Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Pilot Study

BACKGROUND: Long-term treatment of common chronic cardiac conditions such as hypertension with calcium channel blockers (CCBs) has long been associated with gingival hyperplasia. This oral side effect may affect esthetics and function, yet often overlooked and therefore underreported among Nigerians...

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Autores principales: Umeizudike, Kehinde Adesola, Olawuyi, Adetokunbo B., Umeizudike, Theophilus I., Olusegun-Joseph, Akinsanya D., Bello, Babawale T.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5754977/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29326507
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ccd.ccd_536_17

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5754977/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29326507
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ccd.ccd_536_17

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