Drug-Induced Changes in the Gingival Tissue

Abstract

Drug-induced gingivitis is caused by the administration of certain drugs such as hydantoin, calcium blockers, beta-blockers, cyclosporine, and oral contraceptives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the modifications linked to drug-induced gingivitis such as changes in color, volume, and consistency, and the clinical signs of periodontal disease.

Keywords

• gingival enlargement
• hydantoin
• calcium blockers
• beta-blockers
• cyclosporine
• contraceptives