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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: clinical and ultrastructural features of a new family [PDF]

, 2014
Objective: This article describes the diagnosis, clinical and microscopic (histopathology and ultrastructural) features and treatment of a new family with hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) and highlights the importance of this genetic condition ...
Alves, Lucas Rodrigues, Della Coletta, Ricardo, Faria, Paulo Rogério de, Martelli Júnior, Hercílio, Melo Filho, Mário R., Mendes, Danilo Cangussu, Pego, Sabina Pena Borges   +6 more
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Gingival enlargement following levetiracetam treatment: A clinical case analysis

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract This report describes a 21‐year‐old female with a history of epilepsy, diagnosed at age 17, who developed gingival enlargement after being treated with levetiracetam. Her dosage was titrated to 750 mg twice daily, achieving satisfactory seizure control.
Awadh M. Alahmari, Ali M. Alkhathaami
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Idiopathic Gingival Fibromatosis Rehabilitation: A Case Report with Two-Year Followup

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013
Gingival enlargements are quite common and may be either inflammatory, noninflammatory, or a combination of both. Gingival hyperplasia is a bizarre condition causing esthetic, functional, psychological, and masticatory disturbances of the oral cavity ...
Mahesh Jayachandran, Shalini Kapoor, Rethi Mahesh   +2 more
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Periodontitis in patients with severe erectile dysfunction undergoing penile prosthesis implantation: Clinical and immunohistochemical study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The relationship between periodontitis and erectile dysfunction (ED) has been poorly documented in Caucasian populations, particularly severe ED (SED) requiring penile prostheses. This study aimed to evaluate the association between periodontitis and SED in patients undergoing penile prosthesis implantation, and to identify clinical
Miguel Ángel Arrabal‐Polo, Ana López‐Toruño, Antonio Magan‐Fernández, Miguel Arrabal Martin, Natividad Martín‐Morales, Eva Rosel, Manuel Bravo, Francisco O´Valle, Francisco Mesa   +8 more
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Clinical and radiographic observation of the periodontium in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy: first twenty-seven months [PDF]

, 1974
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University (Periodontics).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 84-89.Twenty-two male patients from 12-14 years of age were selected prior to active orthodontic therapy at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry's ...
Blank, Barry S., McAraw, James R.
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Hyaline fibromatosis syndrome (juvenile hyaline fibromatosis): whole-body MR findings in two siblings with different subcutaneous nodules distribution [PDF]

, 2017
: Hyaline fibromatosis syndrome (juvenile hyaline fibromatosis) is a rare, progressive, autosomal recessive disorder whose main hallmark is the deposition of amorphous hyaline material in soft tissues, with an evolutionary course and health impairment ...
Castiglione, D., Lo Re, G., Picone, D., Salerno, S., Terranova, M.   +4 more
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Sustainability of regular use of interdental cleaning tools in periodontally healthy individuals

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to compare the sustainability of regular use of 2 different interdental cleaning tools in 24 weeks by periodontally healthy individuals as a component of primary prevention. Methods Periodontally healthy individuals were randomly assigned to dental floss or rubber interdental pick group.
Mert Yılmaz, Timur Köse, Nurcan Buduneli   +2 more
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Multiple gingival pregnancy tumors with rapid growth

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2014
Pregnancy gingivitis is an acute form of gingivitis that affects pregnant women, with a prevalence of 30%, possibly ranging up to 100%. Sometimes, pregnancy gingivitis shows a tendency toward a localized hyperplasia called gingival pyogenic granuloma ...
Wei-Lian Sun, Li-Hong Lei, Li-Li Chen, Zhong-Sheng Yu, Jian-Wei Zhou   +4 more
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Association between periodontitis severity and prostate‐specific antigen levels using the NHANES data

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic health conditions. This study investigated whether the association between periodontitis and prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) is direct or mediated through intermediary systemic diseases.
Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Khushboo Kalani, Hamoun Sabri, Shahad Alhazmi, Deepthy Nair, Todd M. Morgan, Hom‐Lay Wang, Ann M. Decker   +7 more
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A Retrospective Histological Study on Palatal and Gingival Mucosa Changes during a Rapid Palatal Expansion Procedure

Biomedicines, 2023
The most common inflammatory reactions in the oral mucosa are found at the gingival level. The treatment of these inflammations requires, first of all, the removal of the causative factor; often, this maneuver is sufficient. The aim of this retrospective
Eugen Bud, Alexandru Vlasa, Mariana Pacurar, Adrian Matei, Anamaria Bud, Andreea-Raluca Szoke, Giuseppe Minervini   +6 more
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