Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Enlargement: Multidisciplinary Clinical Management: A Case Report

Gingival Enlargement is the most common adverse drug reaction in the young adults and children receiving phenytoin as antiepileptic therapy. Its management requires multidisciplinary approach ranging from simple oral hygiene maintenance to surgical intervention .Frequent recurrences are also seen if not properly treated. This case report documents a case of severe gingival enlargement in a patient under antiepileptic therapy, along with brief review of literature concerning etiopathogenesis and management of the problem. Dentists should be updated and aware of the causative agents of drug induced gingival enlargement and its clinical features in order to prevent, diagnose and successfully treat it.