Nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth: a case report

Authors

  • Makbule Neslişah Tan 1 No’lu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi, Dr., Iğdır
  • Ediz Yıldırım Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Aile Hekimliği Anabilim Dalı, Dr., izmir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2399/tahd.14.94627

Keywords:

Nifedipine, gingival overgrowth, calcium channel blockers

Abstract

Nifedipine is one of the calcium channel blockers used to treat hypertension and stable angina pectoris. The drug may induce gingival overgrowth. In this study, a case of gingival overgrowth induced by nifedipine is presented. It has been treated by discontinuation of nifedipine and oral hygiene instruction, without any surgical procedure for gingival overgrowth.

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Published

2014-03-15

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Tan, M. N., & Yıldırım, E. (2014). Nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth: a case report. Demo Journal, 18(1), 49-51. https://doi.org/10.2399/tahd.14.94627