Amlodipine induced generalized gingival overgrowth: A clinical case
2021 ◽
Vol 6
(2)
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pp. 125-127
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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.
2019 ◽
Vol 3
(11)
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2014 ◽
Vol 2014
(sep08 1)
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pp. bcr2014206761-bcr2014206761
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2015 ◽
Vol 42
(7)
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pp. 640-646
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2012 ◽
Vol 16
(3)
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pp. 430
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2017 ◽
Vol 3
(1)
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pp. 1-4
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2018 ◽
Vol 53
(5)
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pp. 721-726
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