Affiliation:
1. Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India
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Abstract
This clinical & histopathological report describes the clinical features, mechanism of action on drugs causing drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), diagnosis and management of patients with arterial hypertension with the regular usage of amlodipine drug. The report also highlights the importance of an involvement of cardiologist and his/her vital role in the management of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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