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This document discusses drug-induced gingival overgrowth caused by three drugs: Phenytoin, Cyclosporine, and Nifedipine. For each drug, it summarizes the pathogenesis and proposes alternative drugs. The pathogenesis involves reducing calcium influx, limiting collagenase production, and increasing collagen accumulation. Alternative drugs mentioned are Carbamazepine, ethosuximide, sodium valproate, and Tacrolimus for Phenytoin and Cyclosporine. For Nifedipine, Isradipine is proposed as an alternative.

Author

عبد الرحمن خالد الزميلي

Language

EN