Nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement: Correlation with dose and oral hygiene

Abstract

Gingival enlargement is a common finding in a routine dental practice. Though it has many etiological factors, enlargement due to drugs which are administered to treat the systemic problems is of major concern which needs attention. Here, we present a case of nifedipine-induced gingival enlargement and discuss the reason for the enlargement.

Keywords

• Gingival enlargement
• nifedipine
• oral hygeine