As many diseases have been shown to have several or indirect causes (ie are multifactorial)
the question is what is the relative importance of each factor in a given disease? Also, what …

Abstract Background/Aims: Drug‐induced gingival overgrowth remains a significant problem
for the periodontologist. Many patients medicated with the drugs implicated in this unwanted …

There is an increasing number of medications associated with gingival overgrowth. These
medications are used to treat a number of common conditions in the Australian population …

Background: Drug‐induced gingival overgrowth (DGO) is one of the well‐recognized side
effects of cyclosporin A (CsA) or nifedipine (Ni). After surgical periodontal therapy, the …

A number of idiopathic, pathological and pharmacological reactions may result in an
overgrowth of the gingiva. This review concentrates on those overgrowths associated with …

Background: Gingival hyperplasia (GH) is a major side effect associated with cyclosporin A
(CsA) therapy. The condition is further augmented due to the gingival inflammation. In this …

Dentists need to make daily decisions regarding patient care, and these decisions should
essentially be scientifically sound. Evidence‐based dentistry is meant to empower clinicians …

Verapamil is an effective prophylactic treatment for cluster headaches and, therefore, is
widely used. This report describes four patients with cluster headache who developed …

Gingival overgrowth is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers used in the
treatment of cardiovascular diseases. While controversial, management includes …

Background Gingival overgrowth is a common side effect of calcium antagonists. Although
the pathogenesis is unknown, several lines of evidence point to a modulation of …