Improvement of drug‐induced gingival overgrowth and cerebrovascular related dementia after dental treatments

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Drug‐induced gingival overgrowth can occur as a side effect of specific drugs and lead to poor oral function. Appropriate dental management of the overgrowth may improve oral function and improve cognitive deficits after cerebrovascular accidents.

Keywords

• amlodipine
• dental occlusion
• gingival overgrowth
• mental status and dementia tests
• phenytoin