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

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Gingivectomy
• interdisciplinary management
• orthodontics
• phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia