HYPERTENSION AND DRUG-INDUCED GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH: MECHANISMS, IMPLICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

HYPERTENSION AND DRUG-INDUCED GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH: MECHANISMS, IMPLICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Hypertension (HTA) is commonly treated with medications that can cause drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO). This study investigates the mechanisms behind DIGO in hypertensive patients, focusing on the effects of calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants, and anticonvulsants. We explore the ce...

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Main Authors: Bogdan Amărioarei, Diana Tatarciuc, Gabriel Rotundu, Ruxandra Stan, Oana Butnaru, Alexandra Mârțu, Liliana Păsărin, Ionut Luchian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Dental Association for Education 2024-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education
Subjects:
drug-induced gingival overgrowth
hypertension
calcium channel blockers
collagen synthesis
Online Access:https://journal.adre.ro/hypertension-and-drug-induced-gingival-overgrowth-mechanisms-implications-and-management-strategies/
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