Full-mouth disinfection as a nonsurgical treatment approach for drug-induced gingival overgrowth: a series of 11 cases

The treatment of drug-induced gingival overgrowth is compounded by the high recurrence rate resulting from chronic use of the medication and the persistence of other risk factors. In this case series, the treatment outcome of a nonsurgical periodontal therapy, according to the concept of full-mouth...

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Main Authors: Dannewitz, Bettina (Author) , Krieger, Jörg (Author) , Simon, Isabel (Author) , Dreyhaupt, Jens (Author) , Staehle, Hans Jörg (Author) , Eickholz, Peter (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 26 January 2010
In: The international journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry
Year: 2010, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 63-71
ISSN:1945-3388
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/deu/en/article/853427/international-journal-of-periodontics-restorative-dentistry/2010/01/full-mouth-disinfection-as-a-nonsurgical-treatment-approach-for-drug-induced-gingival-overgrowth-a-series-of-11-cases
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Author Notes:Bettina Dannewitz, Jorg Kristian Krieger, Isabel Simon, Jens Dreyhaupt, Hans Jörg Staehle, Peter Eickholz
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Summary:The treatment of drug-induced gingival overgrowth is compounded by the high recurrence rate resulting from chronic use of the medication and the persistence of other risk factors. In this case series, the treatment outcome of a nonsurgical periodontal therapy, according to the concept of full-mouth disinfection in 11 patients with drug-induced gingival overgrowth, is described. All clinical parameters improved significantly after therapy. Only 6% of teeth received further surgical treatment. The clinical situation remained stable during the recall. The present case series suggests that full-mouth disinfection might be a beneficial treatment concept for drug-induced gingival overgrowth, reducing the need for further surgical intervention.
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ISSN:1945-3388