[Gingival hypertrophy induced by diphenylhydantoin].

Abstract

Forty years after it was first described, diphenylhydantoin-induced gum hypertrophy has still not found an explanation of its pathophysiologic mechanism. The authors review the incidence, modes of onset and possible pathogenetic factors of this side effect and stress local hygiene as the most effective means of provention, so far.

• Authors: G Capozi, G Gavina
• Journal: La Clinica terapeutica (Clin Ter) Vol. 128 Issue 6 Pg. 423-7 (Mar 31 1989) ISSN: 0009-9074 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: L'ipertrofia gengivale indotta da difenilidantoina.
• PMID: 2524329 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Phenytoin

Topics

• Gingival Hypertrophy (chemically induced, etiology)
• Humans
• Phenytoin (adverse effects)