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Phenytoin‐induced gingival hyperplasia of edentulous spaces: a case report
Author(s) -
POPPELL TIMOTHY D.,
COLLINS J. FRANK
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1987.tb00616.x
Subject(s) - medicine , phenytoin , hyperplasia , dentistry , arch , orthodontics , epilepsy , civil engineering , psychiatry , engineering
This case report shows that phenytoin‐induced gingival hyperplasia can occur in edentulous spaces within a dentulous arch. The hyperplasia may occur after removal of the teeth in a segment of the arch or it may not resolve following tooth extraction. Careful consideration must be given to these areas if prosthodontic replacement is planned.