Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8708117 | Revista Clínica de Periodoncia, Implantología y Rehabilitación Oral | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Gingival enlargement is an abnormal increased volume of the gum that induces cosmetic changes and clinical symptoms, such as gingival bleeding, periodontal disorders, pathological tooth migration, among others. This condition can be a side effect of certain drugs such as anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and immunosuppressants. A 74 year-old male patient with a medical record of kidney transplant secondary to chronic renal failure receiving cyclosporine for the past 14 years is referred to our Hospital with the chief complaint of gingival enlargement. The treatment is based on tooth extractions, biopsy and periodontal treatment. A complete regression of the lesion was observed after two months. The current approach to treat this disease is focused on plaque control. A multidisciplinary approach should be used and clinical protocols prepared that allow early treatment and avoidance of more aggressive disease expression.
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Authors
Andrés Campolo González, Lorena Núñez Castañeda, Pablo Romero Romano, Andrés RodrÃguez Schneider, MarÃa de los Ángeles Fernández Toro, Francisca Donoso Hofer,