Open AccessPrevalence of gingival overgrowth induced by antihypertensive drugs: A hospital-based study
Author(s) -
Saumiya Gopal,
Rosamma Joseph,
Vediyera Chandroth Santhosh,
Vadakkedath Venugopal Harish Kumar,
Shiny Joseph,
Abhijeet R. Shete
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.153483
Subject(s) - nifedipine , amlodipine , medicine , diltiazem , calcium channel , calcium channel blocker , oral hygiene , dentistry , cardiology , calcium , blood pressure
Gingival overgrowth (GO) is a known side-effect of calcium channel blockers. Although there have been several case reports, few studies have examined the prevalence of nifedipine, diltiazem, and amlodipine. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for GO in patients treated with calcium channel blockers.