Surgical intervention to reduce phenytoin-induced gingival enlargement should wait until at least 18 months after cessation of therapy because
A) the drug remains in circulation for at least 2 years.
B) some patients experience additional reduction in the enlargement after the 1-year period.
C) excessive sclerosis will result from earlier intervention.
D) treating the situation earlier than that will lead to excessive hemorrhage.
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