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Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: Two‐Way Epidemiological and Mechanistic Evidence

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This review investigates the main mechanistic pathways connecting local periodontitis to systemic osteoporosis. Seven interconnected mechanisms are identified. ABSTRACT Osteoporosis and periodontitis are highly prevalent, chronic inflammatory diseases that constitute a major global health burden.
Jia Chang, Geeta Madhuri Bhuvanagiri, Megan Dulkanchainun, Cunyu Wang   +3 more
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Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
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Treatment of Gingival Enlargement

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Gingival Enlargement in Acromegaly

Endocrine, 2002
In this study, we investigated gingival enlargement in patients with acromegaly as a component of the disease. Eleven patients (5 males, 6 females) were evaluated. Diagnosis was confirmed with typical clinical features and laboratory. Oral examinations were carried out by the same periodontist.
Orbak, Recep, Aksoy, H, Yilmaz, Ahmet Berhan, Yesilyurt, H, Unuvar, N, Capoglu, I   +5 more
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The Management of Drug-Influenced Gingival Enlargement

Primary Dental Journal, 2019
Introduction Drug-influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) is a reaction to specific medications, namely phenytoin, ciclosporin and calcium channel blockers. DIGE is encountered increasingly in clinical practice due to the widespread use of calcium channel blocker drugs particularly. Approaches to its management are discussed in this review.
Francis J Hughes
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Diffuse gingival enlargement

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2005
Diffuse gingival enlargement is defined as an excessive growth of periodontal tissue. It can be considered a relatively common finding, as thousands of patients have been described in the literature. Patients may seek medical attention because of pain, tenderness, interference with speech and/or mastication, halitosis, or unsightly appearance, or ...
Pooja, Khera, Matthew J, Zirwas, Joseph C, English   +2 more
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Gingival enlargements and localized gingival overgrowths

Australian Dental Journal, 2010
AbstractGingival enlargements are a common clinical finding and most represent a reactive hyperplasia as a direct result of plaque related inflammatory gingival disease. These generally respond to conservative tissue management and attention to plaque control.
Savage, N.W., Daly, C.G.
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Rapidly enlarging gingival mass

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1989
A case of small cell carcinoma metastatic to the mandible has been detailed. The lesion involved both hard and soft tissues and it was impossible to determine the site to which it first spread. Because of the histological similarity to the primary lung lesion and evidence of metastatic spread to other body organs, this lesion was considered to be ...
J A, Svirsky, C D, Dent, D, Mandalinich
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Severe Postpartum Gingival Enlargement

Journal of Periodontology, 2009
Background: Gingival enlargement is a clinical condition that has been widely studied and is directly associated with specific local or systemic conditions. It is very rare that gingival enlargement presents without a clear underlying etiology.Methods: A 24‐year‐old African American female presented with gingival enlargement that manifested postpartum ...
Dwight E, McLeod, Daniel, Stoeckel, Juan, Contreras, Elio, Reyes   +3 more
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Gingival Enlargement Induced by Drugs

Drug Safety, 1996
Gingival enlargement, an abnormal growth of the periodontal tissue, is mainly associated with dental plaque-related inflammation and drug therapy. Its true incidence in the general population is unknown. Gingival enlargement produces aesthetic changes, pain, gingival bleeding and periodontal disorders.
L, Brunet, J, Miranda, M, Farré, L, Berini, C, Mendieta   +4 more
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