An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure: Periodontal management of Phenyto-in Induced Gingival Enlargement

Deepa C

doi:10.58739/jcbs/v09i3.3

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An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure: Periodontal management of Phenyto-in Induced Gingival Enlargement

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Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

DOI: 10.58739/jcbs/v09i3.3

Year: 2019, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 87-90

Case Report

An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure: Periodontal management of Phenyto-in Induced Gingival Enlargement

Deepa C ^1*

1. Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar

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Abstract

Gingival enlargement (GE) is a condition of apprehension for both the patient and the doctor. GE can be due to inflammatory, idiopathic or drug induced. Drug induced gingival enlargement (DIGE) is an undesirable side effect resulting from intake of drugs like calcium channel blocker, immunosuppressant and anticonvulsants. Phenytoin an anticonvulsant drug has been associated with a characteristic oral presentation known as Pheny-toin induced gingival enlargement (PIGE). Clinicians need to be aware of the possible side effects of Phenytoin and the treatment options available in order to minimize chances of gingival enlargement. The present case report shows the management of PIGE in a 25yr old female patient with Periodontal therapy by nonsurgical and surgical treatment approach.

Key Words: Gingival enlargement, Drug induced gingival enlargement, Phenytoin induced gingival enlarge-ment.