Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia : A Viable Option
Joint Authors
Muralikrishna, Tupili
Gunupati, Sumanth
Kalakonda, Butchibabu
Pradeep, Koppolu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gingival overgrowth/hyperplasia can be attributed to several causes, but drug-induced gingival overgrowth/hyperplasia arises secondarily to prolonged use of antihypertensive drugs, anticonvulsants and immunosuppressants.
The management is complex in nature considering the multitude of factors involved such as substitution of drug strict plaque control along with excision of the tissue to be performed under local anesthesia as outpatient.
In the recent times, the patient’s psychological fear of the treatment with the use of surgical blade and multiple visits has developed the concept of single visit treatment under general anesthesia incorporating a laser as viable option.
The present case highlights the new method of management of gingival overgrowth.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muralikrishna, Tupili& Kalakonda, Butchibabu& Gunupati, Sumanth& Pradeep, Koppolu. 2013. Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia : A Viable Option. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muralikrishna, Tupili…[et al.]. Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia : A Viable Option. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Muralikrishna, Tupili& Kalakonda, Butchibabu& Gunupati, Sumanth& Pradeep, Koppolu. Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia : A Viable Option. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468144
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468144