Using Evidence-Based Dentistry in the Clinical Management of Combined Periodontal Conditions

This report proposes a framework to integrate evidence-based dentistry (EBD) in a systematic approach in the clinical management of a patient diagnosed with drug-induced gingival hyperplasia combined with generalized aggressive periodontitis.This report illustrates the case of a 37-year-old female who presented to the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with enlarged, tender, bleeding gums, and loose teeth combined with a history of uncontrolled hypertension treated with calcium channel blockers.
Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research