ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH: EXPLORING THE INTERPROFESSIONAL LINK

Dr.Arati C Koregol; Dr.Nagaraj B Kalburgi; Dr.Sireesha K S; Dr. Shivaraj Warad; Dr.Priya Sinha

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH: EXPLORING THE INTERPROFESSIONAL LINK

Dr. Arati C Koregol, Dr. Nagaraj B Kalburgi, Dr. Sireesha K S, Dr. Shivaraj Warad, Dr. Priya Sinha

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION: Use of Antihypertensiveshas led to increase in gingival enlargement(GE) a well documented side effect. Increased awareness among physicians will enable them in early detection and precise diagnosis and treatment which will improve oral health status of the population.

AIM: To determine knowledge and awareness of antihypertensive drugs causing GE in postgraduates and medical practitioners.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Questionnaire which records demographic details, basic knowledge of periodontology, etiology and drugs causing GE, preventive and treatment aspect in 200 postgraduates and medical practitioners and their familiarity with role of dentist/periodontists in GE was distributed and analyzed.

RESULTS: Knowledge about basics of periodontology, etiology of gingival enlargement, drugs, preventive and treatment aspect of GE were more in medical practitioners compared to postgraduates.

CONCLUSION: Interprofessional collaboration between medical professional and dentist /periodontist helps in spreading awareness in diagnosis and management of drug induced gingival enlargement with proper medical and drug history.