Gingival hyperplasia or gingival overgrowth is a common occurrence in patients taking phenytoin, cyclosporine, or calcium channel
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To avoid move ment of the tooth during the
650 Abstract Gingival hyperplasia appears in 8% to 85% of patients treated with cyclosporine
Gingival hyperplasia is a common side-effect of immunosuppression with cyclosporine A
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The most important microscopic characteristic of Cyclosporine A-induced gingival overgrowth is fibroepithelial hyperplasia
Gingival hyperplasia is a common side-effect of immunosuppression with cyclosporine A
Nifedipine is often used to control hypertension in kidney graft recipients
These side effects usually decrease over time
Gingival enlargement is defined as the pathological hypertrophy and/or hyperplasia of gingival
It is caused by a fibrous overgrowth leading to gingivitis, periodontitis, and even tooth loss
Background: Gingival hyperplasia is a well-known complication of cyclosporine therapy, affecting 21% to 35% of renal transplant patients
Whereas some people have too little gums to cover their teeth, those with this condition have too much gum tissue
Cyclosporine-induced gingival overgrowth has been mainly described in post-organ transplant patients
Background: Gingival hyperplasia (GH) is a major side effect associated with cyclosporin A (CsA) therapy
Gingival index (GI)
The incidence of gingival hypertrophy with nifedipine therapy has been reported to be as high as 20%, and a 2002
A report of two cases @article{Adams1984GingivalHA, title={Gingival hyperplasia associated with cyclosporin A
Effect of azithromycin in the treartment of cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia in renal transplant recipients
Nash MM, Zaltzman JS
It is worsened by bacterial plaque accumulation, and may interfere with normal oral functions such as smiling, speaking, and eating, resulting in psychological problems [1,2]
8 mg/kg of azithromycin once daily for 4-14 weeks was effective for complete clinical resolution of gingival overgrowth
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