National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Clinical management of gingival enlargement caused by phenytoin therapy includes...

Antibiotic medication only
Gingivectomy and maintenance of good oral hygiene
Use of antiseptic mouthwash exclusively
Systemic fluoride supplementation

The correct answer is: Gingivectomy and maintenance of good oral hygiene

The clinical management of gingival enlargement caused by phenytoin therapy is commonly treated with a combination of gingivectomy, tooth prophylaxis, and proper oral hygiene. Antibiotics alone do not effectively treat this form of gingival enlargement. Antiseptic mouthwash and systemic fluoride supplementation have not been found to be effective in treating phenytoin-induced gingival enlargement. Gingivectomy, with ongoing maintenance of good oral hygiene practices, remains the most common and effective method for dealing with this condition. So, option B is the most appropriate choice.