Drug-related gingival hyperplasia
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| Drug-related gingival hyperplasia | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Drug-related gingival hyperplasia is a
gums noted during the first year of drug treatment.[1] Although the mechanism of drug related gingival hyperplasia is not well understood, some risk factors for the condition include the duration of drug use and poor oral hygiene.[2] In most cases, alternative drugs are given, in order to avoid this side effect.[3]
See also
- Desquamative gingivitis
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- PMID 23616318.
- PMID 21731258.
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