2010
DOI: 10.1590/s1980-65232010000200007
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Epidemiological analysis of nifedipine and phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth in users of the Primary Health Care System

Abstract: Purposes: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) in Brazilian users of nifedipine and/or phenytoin and to determine the presence of predisposing/modifying factors.Methods: Demographic, pharmacological, and periodontal data were obtained from 100 users of the Brazilian Primary Health Care System in Diamantina, Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, who were taking nifedipine and/or phenytoin. Clinical evaluations including gingival overgrowth a… Show more

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