Photos showing the gingival overgrowth often develops in patients taking nifedipine for high blood pressure...

Nifedipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement

Photos showing the gingival overgrowth often develops in patients taking nifedipine for high blood pressure.

Gingival Enlargement

Gingival Enlargement

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The American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.

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