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Gingival hyperplasia: anaesthetic implications [PDF]
Gingival hyperplasia can be divided in four sub categories: Inflammatory, hereditary, drug induced and associated with systemic causes. It can be localized or generalized.
Anupriya Saxena +3 more
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Incidence of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth in the rural population of Loni
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 +6 more
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A Rare Case Report of Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement and Review of Its Pathogenesis
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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Dasatinib and quercetin prevent alveolar bone loss in aged mice
Abstract Background Recent findings have associated alveolar bone loss (ABL) with the presence of senescent cells. Aging and the accumulation of senescent cells are associated with a pro‐inflammatory environment which may exacerbate tissue damage.
Luisa S. Battistelli +7 more
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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 +2 more
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Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: a Case Report with Seven-Year Follow-up
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 +5 more
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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 +3 more
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Gingival Hyperplasia Induced by Nifedipine.
We describe 4 cases of gingival hyperplasia induced by nifedipine, together with clinical and histological findings. Hyperplasia of the interdental papillae was observed in all cases. Histologic examination showed multilayered epithelial parakeratosis with variations in the width, proliferation, reticulation and elongation of the rete pegs ...
AKIMOTO, Yoshiaki +11 more
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Abstract Diffuse cranial vault hyperostosis is an uncommon finding and may present a diagnostic challenge in clinical and forensic practice. We report the case of a 53‐year‐old woman with a long‐standing history of epilepsy treated with phenytoin and sodium valproate who collapsed at home suddenly and died despite resuscitative efforts.
Maria Piagkou +7 more
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Phenytoin-induced hypertrichosis and gingival hyperplasia
Increased hair growth may be due to hirsutism or hypertrichosis. Hirsutism is the growth of excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas in females, whereas, hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth anywhere in the body in both males and females ...
Pankaj Singhania +6 more
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