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Gingival hyperplasia as first sign of recurrence of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s granulomatosis): case report and review of the literature

BMC Oral Health, 2016
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly referred to as Wegener’s granulomatosis, is a rare systemic disease of unknown etiology which can affect all areas of the body, including the oral cavity.
M. Hanisch, Leopold F. Fröhlich, J. Kleinheinz   +2 more
semanticscholar   +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

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

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
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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

Profile evaluation of patients diagnosed with non-neoplastic proliferative lesions in a dentistry clinic

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2019
Non-neoplastic proliferative lesions (NNPLs) are alterations that affect oral mucosal tissues. The etiology of these lesions is associated with local irritant processes, principally inflammation, infections and mechanical irritants.
Gabriela Medeiros da Cruz, Samuel Trezena, Sabina Pena Borges Pêgo, Lívia Máris Ribeiro Paranaíba, Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli, Mario Rodrigues de Melo Filho   +5 more
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Further evidence for causal FAM20A mutations and first case of amelogenesis imperfecta and gingival hyperplasia syndrome in Morocco: a case report

BMC Oral Health, 2015
BackgroundAmelogenesis imperfecta represents a group of developmental conditions, clinically and genetically heterogeneous, that affect the structure and clinical appearance of enamel. Amelogenesis imperfecta occurred as an isolated trait or as part of a
I. Cherkaoui Jaouad, M. El Alloussi, Siham Chafai El alaoui, F. Laarabi, J. Lyahyai, A. Sefiani   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.

Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 2006
Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia is a serious concern both for the patient and the clinician. A 45 year-old Caucasian male patient with hypertension, who received amlodipine (10 mg/day, single dose orally) for two months, sought medical attention because of the new-onset gingival enlargement.
Lafzi, Ardeshir, Farahani, Ramin Mostofi Zadeh, Shoja, Mohammad Ali Mohajjel   +2 more
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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

Gingival Hyperplasia as a Rare Presentation of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease

Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an uncommon systemic autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic and plasma cell infiltration in various organs, leading to inflammation and fibrosis.
Rosanna Yee Wai Tsang, Chi Chiu Mok
doaj   +1 more source