Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (4): 350-352.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.04.003

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Research Progress on Mechanisms of Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth

JIAO Xiao-Ju1,2, ZHOU Jia1, XU Shuo1, JI Qiu-xia1*   

  1. 1. Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266001, China;
    2. Department of Stomatology, The General Hospital of Xingtai Mining Industry Bloc, Jizhong Enery Group CO, LTD, Xingtai 054000, China.
  • Received:2017-03-03 Online:2018-04-28 Published:2018-04-25

Abstract: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DGO) is the gingival hyperplasia and volume enlargement, which is a side effect associated with 3 types of drugs: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and immunosuppressive agents. It is characterized by some common pathological features. However, the mechanisms and clinical treatment of these disorders have not been elucidated. This review provides an overview of the pathogenesis of drug-induced gingival hyperplasia from three aspects, i.e. collagen synthesis and degradation, inflammation, and genetics, with of great importance in guiding the medical professionals to effectively prevent drug-induced gingival hyperplasia.

Key words: Drug-induced, gingival hyperplasia, Collagen, Nifedipine, Phenytoin, Cyclosporine