Cyclosporin A-induced gingival overgrowth in renal transplant patients.

Background: The incidence of gingival overgrowth (GO) associated with the use of cyclosporin A (CsA) is controversial. In the present study, we determined the incidence of GO in Brazilian renal transplant patients treated with CsA and the possible associations between periodontal and pharmacological variables.

Methods: The test group consisted of 20 renal transplant patients, and the control group included 20 non-transplant patients.