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Gingival enlargement in children with sickle cell disease

Journal of Oral Science, 2018
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate periodontal health status in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Forty-nine children with SCD and 39 systemically healthy sex- and age-matched children were enrolled in the study. Plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, pocket depth, salivary volume, and hyperplastic index were recorded ...
ÖZTÜRK TONGUÇ, Mine, ÜNAL, SELMA, ARPACI, RABİA BOZDOĞAN   +2 more
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Development, Evaluation, and Characterization of a Novel Mucoadhesive Film Containing Pterodon pubescens Benth Ethanolic Extract for Dental Use

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Pterodon pubescens Mucoadhesive Film for dental use. ABSTRACT Periodontal diseases involve infectious and inflammatory processes that affect oral tissues. Extracts from Pterodon pubescens Benth (sucupira) have demonstrated antinociceptive, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐edematogenic, and antiplatelet effects, highlighting their therapeutic potential for ...
Mariana Cecchetto Figueiredo, Fabiana Volpe Zanutto, Akmal Sabri, Tuany Zambroti Cândido, Leila Servat Medina, Ilza Maria de Oliveira Sousa, Rosanna Tarkany Basting, Lucia Elaine de Oliveira Braga, Ellen Cristina Souza de Oliveira, Simone Nataly Busato de Feiria, Bruno da Fonseca‐Santos, Marlus Chorilli, Ramiro Mendonça Murata, Mary Ann Foglio   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of ozone in the treatment of periodontal disease

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2013
Gingivitis and periodontitis are most common inflammatory diseases of supporting tissues of teeth. Role of microbial etiology and host response in progression of gingival and periodontal diseases has been well established.
Adusumilli Srikanth, Manthena Sathish, Anumolu Venkatanaga Sri Harsha   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Multi‐Organ Crosstalk via the TissUse HUMIMIC Chip System: Lessons Learnt So Far

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Three‐dimensional (3D) in vitro cell culture models have revolutionized biomedical research by mimicking the complex 3D in vivo environment in the human body. Different types of 3D models have been established, including heterotypic systems such as, organ‐on‐a‐chips which have been further developed into multiorgan‐on‐chip systems that ...
Filsan Ahmed Abokor, Safiya Al Yazeedi, Janaeya Zuri Baher, Chung Cheung, Don D. Sin, Emmanuel Twumasi Osei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gingival Manifestations in Oral Chronic Autoimmune Bullous Diseases: A Retrospective Study

Medicina
Background and Objectives: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical term indicating “peeling gums” and is associated with different oral manifestations.
Ioanina Parlatescu, Serban Tovaru, Cristina Tofan, Paula Perlea, Elena Milanesi, Maria Dobre, Laurenta Lelia Mihai   +6 more
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Inflammatory hyperplasia: From diagnosis to treatment

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2014
Gingival enlargement, the currently accepted terminology for an increase in the size of the gingiva, is a common feature of gingival disease. Local and systemic factors influence the gingival conditions of the patient. These factors results in a spectrum
Pradeep Shukla, Varun Dahiya, Prerna Kataria, Shreya Sabharwal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deciphering the skeletal interoceptive circuitry to control bone homeostasis

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This review introduces the skeletal interoceptive circuitry, covering the ascending signals from bone tissues to the brain (sensors), the central neural circuits that integrate this information and dispatch commands (CPU), and the descending pathways that regulate bone homeostasis (effectors).
Yefeng Wu, Jiusi Guo, Zhen Chen, Fengwei Zhang, Billy Kwok Chong Chow, Zhuofan Chen, Kelvin Wai‐Kwok Yeung, Wei Qiao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rare Case Report of Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement and Review of Its Pathogenesis

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013
Gingival enlargement is a common clinical feature of gingival and periodontal diseases. It is an unwanted side effect of certain systemic drugs given for nondental treatment.
Sanjeev Joshi, Sucheta Bansal
doaj   +1 more source

Sodium valproate induced gingival enlargement with pre-existing chronic periodontitis

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2012
Gingival enlargement is a common clinical feature of gingival and periodontal diseases. Currently, more than 20 prescription medications are associated with gingival enlargement.
Vaibhavi Joshipura
doaj   +1 more source

Gingival and Periodontal Diseases in Children and Adolescents

Journal of Dental and Allied Sciences, 2012
Periodontal diseases are among the most frequent diseases affecting children and adolescents. These include gingivitis, localized or generalized aggressive periodontitis (a.k.a., early onset periodontitis) and periodontal diseases associated with systemic disorders.
Vivek Singh Chauhan, Akshay Vibhute, Nihal Devkar, Rashmi Singh Chauhan, Shobha More   +4 more
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