Supra and subgingival application of antiseptics or antibiotics during periodontal therapy
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are characterized by inflammatory processes which arise as a result of disruption of the balance in the oral ecosystem. According to the current S3 level clinical practice guidelines, therapy of patients with periodontitis involves a stepwise approach that includes the control of the patient ...
Elena Figuero +5 more
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Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2015 The prominent side effect of the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporine A (CsA) is gingival overgrowth. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α regulates a wide variety of profibrogenic genes, which are closely associated with tissue fibrosis.
Chung-Hung Tsai +5 more
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Fibroblasts Collagen Production and Histological Alterations in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis [PDF]
, 2019 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a disorder for which the etiology remains unknown. We aimed to evaluate the fibroblasts and histological alterations to give new clues.
Bullon, Pedro +3 more
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Periodontitis and metabolic diseases (diabetes and obesity): Tackling multimorbidity
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are multifactorial, long‐term, chronic conditions that represent a burden to health‐care systems worldwide as they can only be controlled rather than cured; hence, they require long‐term care. With the exponential increase in NCDs, the occurrence of individuals presenting with more than one chronic disease is ...
Crystal Marruganti +2 more
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Correlation between parodontal indexes and orthodontic retainers: prospective study in a group of 16 patients [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose. Fixed retainers are used to stabilize dental elements after orthodontic treatment. Being it a permanent treatment, it is necessary to instruct patients about a constant and continuous monitoring of their periodontal conditions and a correct oral
Corsalini, M. +8 more
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Retrospective analysis of the correlation between the facial biotype and the inclination of the upper canine cusp axis to the occlusal plane [PDF]
, 2016 Permanent maxillary canines are the second most frequently impacted teeth and the prevalence of this clinical condition is estimated to be 1-2% in the general population.
Cielo, A. +4 more
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Using saliva nitrite and nitrate levels as a biomarker for drug induced gingival overgrowth
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2015 Aim: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth has a multifactorial nature and the pathogenesis is still uncertain. It has been suggested that Nitric Oxide (NO) might play a role in the pathogenesis of drug-induced gingival overgrowth due to the contribution of ...
Erkan eSukuroglu +3 more
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Marijuana Legislation: Identifying the Impact on the Oral Healthcare Provider [PDF]
, 2020 Objectives/Aims: Since the mid-2000s, the United States has seen a surge in legislation involving the legalization of marijuana, both recreationally and medicinally.
Geiser, Abby L, Reid-Burrell, Jessica
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Dysbiosis by neutralizing commensal mediated inhibition of pathobionts [PDF]
, 2016 Dysbiosis in the periodontal microbiota is associated with the development of periodontal diseases. Little is known about the initiation of dysbiosis.
Bernaerts, Kristel +6 more
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Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2016 Gingival overgrowth occurs as a side effect of systemic medication with immunosuppressant cyclosporine A (CsA). Slug, a master regulator of epithelial–mesenchymal transition, is dramatically upregulated in a variety of fibrotic diseases.
Chung-Hung Tsai +5 more
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