Assessment of physicians' awareness and clinical practice regarding gingival enlargement caused by calcium channel blockers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gingival enlargement is a side effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which are usually used to treat cardiovascular conditions. Physicians have an important role in identifying and managing the disease, but their level of awareness and ability to apply their knowledge in clinical practice remain unclear in Iraq.

Objective

This study aims to assess physicians' knowledge of calcium channel blocker (CCB)-induced gingival enlargement and determine whether they apply this knowledge in their clinical practice.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 331 physicians working in Iraqi primary healthcare institutions to collect the data for this study. A Google Forms questionnaire was designed, created, and distributed via Facebook and WhatsAp

SUBMITTER: Ali BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903892 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature