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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
wiley   +1 more source

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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Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Mechanistic Evidence

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to describe mechanisms linking periodontal diseases in pregnancy with adverse pregnancy outcomes. ABSTRACT Periodontal diseases, including both gingivitis and periodontitis, occur commonly among pregnant individuals. Both gingivitis and periodontitis are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as early ...
Gregory C. Valentine, Yiorgos A. Bobetsis, Benjamin C. Shayo, Peter Milgrom, Phoebus N. Madianos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia in chronic renal failure: a case report [PDF]

, 2013
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that is used in the management of both hypertension and angina. Amlodipine induced side effects are headache, dizziness, edema, flushing, palpitations, and rarely gingival hyperplasia.
Aldemir, NM, Soyoral, Y, Erdur, FM, Emre, H, Begenik, H   +4 more
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Treatment of Epulis Fissuratum Using an In Situ Harvested Free Gingival Graft: A Case Series and Literature Review [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Epulis fissuratum (EF) is a reactive fibrous overgrowth in the oral vestibule caused by chronic denture irritation. We describe two patients (aged 58 and 42 years) in whom EF was excised and vestibuloplasty performed using a free gingival graft (FGG) harvested from the excised lesion itself.
Mahdizadeh S, Khojaste M, Shiezadeh F, Tabatabaei S.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Viruses, Periodontitis, and Systemic Diseases

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the viral involvement in periodontitis and its relevance for systemic diseases. The oral cavity acts as an active viral reservoir and dissemination platform, where virus–microbiome interactions may promote dysbiosis, periodontitis progression, and systemic inflammatory effects, while the ...
Kim Natalie Solte, Yvonne L. Hernandez‐Kapila, Henrik Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cyclosporine‐induced gingival overgrowth—Review

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Drug‐induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is an undesirable effect resulting from the therapy of one of the three groups of drugs: phenytoin, calcium channel blockers, and cyclosporine A (CsA).
Joanna Chojnacka‐Purpurowicz, Ewa Wygonowska, Waldemar Placek, Agnieszka Owczarczyk‐Saczonek   +3 more
doaj   +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
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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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Orthodontic treatment in periodontitis patients

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the complex interplay between orthodontic intervention and periodontal conditions in individuals with periodontitis. It outlines diagnostic and treatment approaches for adolescents and adults, considering their distinct periodontal, dental, and behavioral needs.
Tali Chackartchi, David Polak, Ayala Stabholz, Stela Chaushu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source