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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
openaire   +2 more sources

Risk Factors and Management of Gingival Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To identify risk factors/indicators of gingival enlargement (GE) and to summarise evidence for its management. Methods A systematic review was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines and divided into PECOTS and PICOTS questions, related to risk factors/indicators and treatment studies, respectively.
Luigi Nibali, Emily Ming‐Chieh Lu, Helvis E. S. Paz, Jing Kang, Nagihan Bostanci, Georgios N. Belibasakis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of CO2 laser in removal of papillary gingival hyperplasia

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2012
INTRODUCTION: Laser applications have increased in a variety of dental procedures, especially in surgeries of soft tissues. Radiation is not invasive and is very well tolerated by tissues.
Sabrina Kívia Correia Gama, Fernando Antônio Lima Habib, Antônio Luiz Barbosa Pinheiro, Telma Martins de Araújo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Management of Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingival Conditions: A Systematic Review—Part 2: Inflammatory and Immune Conditions; Neoplasms; and Gingival Pigmentation

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims This systematic review assesses current evidence on the management of non‐plaque (dental biofilm)‐induced gingival diseases and conditions (NPIGDs), including (i) inflammatory and immune conditions, (ii) neoplasms and (iii) gingival pigmentations.
Maria Clotilde Carra, Cecile Wasielewski, Bruno Špiljak, Maja Sabalić‐Schoener, Sebastien Jungo, Ivan Alajbeg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Investigation on Gingival Hyperplasia Induced by Nifedipine

Frontiers in Dentistry, 2004
Statement of Problem: In recent years, numerous reports have been presented in the literature, about gingival overgrowth induced by Nifedipine- a calcium antagonist- prescribed for hypertension and certain types of angina.
Eslami M, Baghaii F, Jalayer Nadery N   +2 more
doaj  

Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis or infantile systemic hyalinosis: Hyaline fibromatosis syndrome

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2016
Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis or infantile systemic hyalinosis is a rare progressive, fatal autosomal recessive disorder characterized by widespread deposition of hyaline.
K Amrutha Varshini, K Haritha, Chirag A Desai, G Raghurama Rao, A Prasad Chowdary, A Amareswar, P Ramana Murty   +6 more
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Navigating challenges in prosthodontic rehabilitation after long‐term delay following fibula free flap reconstruction with a unique overlay removable prosthesis and large vertical dimension increase

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract This case report highlights the experience of one maxillofacial surgical patient who delayed prosthodontic treatment for 7 years as they saved to self‐fund access to a subsidized prosthodontic service. Without the benefit of a restored opposing dentition for a prolonged period of time, maxillary occlusal plane disruption occurred as a ...
David E. McReynolds, Advan Moorthy, Leo Stassen, Osama Omer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the presence and potential pathogenic role of viruses in periodontitis. Design: Narrative Review; Population: Patients with periodontitis; Exposure: Detection of viruses in oral samples (biopsies, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, subgingival plaque, blood); Outcome: Viral prevalence, load ...
Kim Natalie Stolte, Jørgen Slots, Henrik Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anti‐Proliferative Effects of Resveratrol on Gingival Fibroblasts Derived From Amlodipine‐Induced Gingival Overgrowth

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
Resveratrol in repeated doses has been shown to suppress excessive cell proliferation without cytotoxic effects in amlodipine‐induced gingival hyperplasia, while not having a negative effect on mediators involved in tissue homeostasis in healthy cells, and at the same time, it reduces the expression of biomarkers involved in fibrosis processes ...
Bilkan Kara, Nuriye Işıl Saygun, Cansel Köse Özkan, Melis Özgül Slezovic, Muhittin Abdulkadir Serdar, Mualla Pınar Elçi, Alpdoğan Kantarci   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser-Assisted Periodontal Management of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth under General Anesthesia: A Viable Option

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013
Gingival overgrowth/hyperplasia can be attributed to several causes, but drug-induced gingival overgrowth/hyperplasia arises secondarily to prolonged use of antihypertensive drugs, anticonvulsants and immunosuppressants.
Tupili Muralikrishna, Butchibabu Kalakonda, Sumanth Gunupati, Pradeep Koppolu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source