NUMERO: #20241016

Título: Management of Medication-Induced Gingival Overgrowth in a Hypertensive Patient: A Case Report

Nome do Apresentador: Leticia Beatriz da Cruz SANTOS

Categoria do Trabalho: Painel de caso clínico (PCC)

Área Temática: Odontologia para pacientes especiais

Resumo: Gingival overgrowth can arise from inflammatory factors related to biofilm or specific medications, including anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers. We present a case of medication-induced gingival overgrowth associated with amlodipine. A 40-year-old male patient presented with complaints of altered gingival contour after 8 months of initiating amlodipine treatment for hypertension. Upon clinical examination, increased growth of gingival interdental papillae was observed, along with the presence of pseudopockets upon periodontal probing. Initial periodontal treatment was followed by gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. Post-treatment, the patient was referred to a cardiologist to evaluate the possibility of changing medication to prevent recurrence. After 60 days of follow-up, the periodontal condition was deemed satisfactory. Medication-induced gingival overgrowth is a common adverse effect in certain medication groups, and gingival plastic surgery may be necessary to restore physiological gingival contour, thereby improving patient function and aesthetics.

Autor 1:  Leticia Beatriz da Cruz SANTOS

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Autor 2:   Amanda FEITOZA da Silva

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Autor 3 :  Claudia Rebecca Costa CAVALCANTE Silva

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Autor 4:  Matheus Santos Mafra BARBOSA

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Autor 5:  Mariana Bitu RAMOS-PINTO

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Autor 6:  Lais Christina pontes de ESPINDOLA

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Autor 7:  Thalwylla Reiler Morato Dos Reis MOREIRA

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