Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Nifedipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia: An Overlooked Adverse Effect

Abstract

Murat Eroglu, Omer Uz, Zafer Isilak, Mehmet Tezcan, Fethi Kilicaslan and Omer Yiginer

Gingival hyperplasia is a common finding in a routine dental practice. Though it has many etiological factors, hyperplasia due to drugs which are administered to treat the systemic problems is of major problem which needs attention. Here, we present a case of nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia and draw the attention of clinicians.