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Interdisciplinary management of a patient with a drug-induced gingival hyperplasia
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Interdisciplinary management of a patient with a drug-induced gingival hyperplasia

Raghu Devanna and K Asif
Contemporary clinical dentistry, Vol.1(3), pp.171-176
01/07/2010
PMCID: PMC3220105
PMID: 22114410

Abstract

orthodontics Gingivectomy interdisciplinary management phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia
Interdisciplinary treatment is becoming an ever-increasing part of modern-day orthodontic practice. This case report details the successful orthodontic-periodontal management of an epileptic patient with a significant drug-induced gingival hyperplasia. The problems that such patient's present are discussed before considering the specific orthodontic techniques employed. Recommendations are made for practitioners managing such cases.
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