1 MCQs in Pathology for NEET PG
A 16-year-old boy with newly diagnosed generalized tonic-clonic seizures is started on phenytoin for long-term seizure control. He has poor oral hygiene and irregular dental visits. After 6 months of therapy, he presents with progressive enlargement of gingival tissue. The structure marked **A** in the diagram shows hypertrophied interdental papillae. Which of the following best explains why the interdental papillae are the FIRST site of involvement in drug-induced gingival hyperplasia?
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