gingival hyperplasia Flashcards
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drugs that causes
gingival hyperplasia
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■ Findings: Hypertrophy o both the ree and attached gingivae, particularly the interdental papillae (Fig. 33-9).
■ In ammatoryenlargement:Most common cause o gingivalenlargement.Caused byedema and inectivecellularin ltrationcausedbyprolongedexposuretobacterialplaque; brosisoccursi untreated.
■ Drug-induced f brous hyperplasia o gingivae: May cover the teeth and is associated with:
■ Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin, succinimides, and valproic acid.
■ Calcium channel blockers: Ni edipine and verapamil.
■ Cy c l o s p o r i n e .
■ Systemic conditions/disorders:
■ Pregnancy, puberty, vitamin C de ciency, and glycogen storage disease.
■ Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (Fig. 33-9).
