Surgical Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) Using A Periodontal Resective Flap Procedure: A Case Report | David Gillam
David Gillam | Surgical Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) Using A Periodontal Resective Flap Procedure: A Case Report Abstract This case report describes the surgical management of a patient with Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) as a result of a cyclosporin induced gingival hyperplasia. The report also highlights the importance of an extensive oral hygiene regime following the surgical procedure as well as the patient’s ability to maintain an optimal plaque control. Keywords: Surgical technique; resective flap procedure; Drug induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO); Case report; Patient compliance Go to Introduction Gingival hyperplasia or Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) may be caused by a variety of conditions or prescribed medications and/or therapies, for example, immuno-suppressive therapy (cyclosporin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin) and calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, amlodipine or diltiazem). According to Ellis [1] the prevalence of Gingival Ov