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Periodontal esthetics perception and quality of life in patients with mucogingival problems [PDF]

Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
Background/Aim: In assessing periodontal health, in addition to objective measurements, it is important to consider patients' current perceptions of periodontal aesthetics and the overall impact of their periodontal condition on daily life.
Karaaslan Fatih, Esra Özge Aydin
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Phenobarbital-induced Gingival Hyperplasia

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 2007
Abstract Aim The aim of this article is to present a case of a phenobarbital-induced gingival hyperplasia (GH), discuss possible etiological mechanisms of drug-induced GH, and to present a concise review of the literature. Background GH is a well-known complication associated with anticonvulsant phenytoin, antihypertensive calcium channel blockers ...
Ardeshir, Lafzi, Ramin Mostofi Zadeh, Farahani, Mohammad Ali Mohajjel, Shoja   +2 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Ceramic Burs and Scalpels in Gingivectomy Procedures for Orthodontic Patients: A Case Series [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Orthodontics
Aim: Orthodontic treatment often leads to gingival hyperplasia, which may complicate oral hygiene and necessitate surgical interventions such as gingivectomy. This study compared the efficacy of ceramic burs versus scalpels in gingivectomy procedures for
Maryam Omidkhoda, Farid Shiezadeh, Zahra Siadatifar, Erfan Bardideh, Milad Zarei   +4 more
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Ambras syndrome: A rare case report

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2016
Congenital generalized hypertrichosis associated with gingival hyperplasia are rare cases published in literature. The frequency incidence of generalized congenital hypertrichosis is about one to billions of people.
A Ishita, G P Sujatha, G V Pramod, L Ashok   +3 more
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Incidence of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth in the rural population of Loni

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2014
Aims: Since the incidence of gingival overgrowth induced by amlodipine remains poorly defined, this study was carried out with an aim to determine the incidence.
Avneesh Tejnani, Ameet Mani, Neha Kaur Sodhi, Alok Mehta, Sonal Gourkhede, Vinayak Thorat, Pramod Marawar   +6 more
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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
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Biopsied non-dental plaque-induced gingival diseases in a Chinese population: a single-institute retrospective study

BMC Oral Health, 2021
Background While inflammatory diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis induced by dental plaque biofilms constitute the majority of gingival lesions, gingiva can also be affected by a variety of diseases with aetiologies different from bacterial ...
Xiaotian Li, Jianyun Zhang, Heyu Zhang, Tiejun Li   +3 more
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Amlodepine induced gingival enlargement - presentation of a clinical case series [PDF]

, 2011
Objectives: Gingival enlargement as an adverse effects of drugs has been found to be long associated with the use of anticonvulsants; phenytoin, anti-hypertensives; calcium channel blockers and immunosuppressants; cyclosporine.
Chaturvedi, Rashi, Jain, Ashish
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Gingival Hyperplasia Associated with Cyclosporine and Amlodipine Administration in a Child with Nephrotic Syndrome and Regression after Therapy Correction: Clinical Case

Вопросы современной педиатрии
Background. Gingival hyperplasia is a pathological diffuse or local outgrowth of fibrous tissue in the gums and paradontium. Excessive growth of gum tissue can cause periodontal inflammation and results in tooth loss, speech and chewing issues, aesthetic
Alina B. Strok, Maria N. Kostyleva, Anna V. Kostina   +2 more
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Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: a Case Report with Seven-Year Follow-up

Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2018
Introduction: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disease characterized by gingival enlargement, normal color with benign and firm consistency. This growth may be exacerbated by use of drugs and plaque build-up.
Cíntia Ferreira Gonçalves, Ana Paula Mundim, Rodrigo Fernando Sousa Martins, Ricardo Maio Gagliardi, Paulo Sérgio Silva Santos, Orlando Ayrton de Toledo   +5 more
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