... "drug induced gingival enlargement" or "drug influenced gingival overgrowth", abbreviated to "DIGO". Gingival enlargement may ... Gingival overgrowth is a common side effect of phenytoin, termed "Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth" (PIGO). ... Gingival enlargement is an increase in the size of the gingiva (gums). It is a common feature of gingival disease. Gingival ... Subramani, T; Rathnavelu, V; Yeap, SK; Alitheen, NB (Feb 2013). "Influence of mast cells in drug-induced gingival overgrowth". ...
... causing less severe gingival overgrowth, hepatic and renal toxicity. If gingival overgrowth becomes a legitimate concern, ... Drug-induced gingival enlargement (DIGE), also referred to as drug-induced gingival hyperplasia (DIGH) or drug-induced gingival ... Anticonvulsant agents, such as phenytoin, are associated with common forms of gingival overgrowth. It is caused by the increase ... Mishra, M. B.; Khan, Z. Y.; Mishra, Shanu (February 2011). "Gingival overgrowth and drug association: a review". Indian Journal ...
... gingival enlargement, hepatitis, and jaundice. Amlodipine-associated gingival overgrowth is a relatively common side effect ... Gaur S, Agnihotri R (June 2018). "Is dental plaque the only etiological factor in Amlodipine induced gingival overgrowth? A ... 2010). "Prevalence of Amlodipine-induced Gingival Overgrowth". International Journal of Oral-Medical Sciences. 9 (2): 96-100. ... In dogs, the primary side effect is gingival hyperplasia. "Medical Definition of AMLODIPINE". www.merriam-webster.com. Archived ...
They can cause gingival hypertrophy (overgrowth), particularly dihydropyridine and nifidipine. Poor dental hygiene and inflamed ... The overgrowth is not permanent, it is suggested that if the medication is stopped then the overgrowth can reduce[ however, ... Livada, R.; Shiloah, J. (January 2014). "Calcium channel blocker-induced gingival enlargement". Journal of Human Hypertension. ... these patients are more likely to have gingival hyperplasia, aphthous ulceration, herpes simplex virus, oral leucoplakia; which ...
They appear as an overgrowth of gingival or pulpal tissue. The lesions erode the dentin within a single tooth (or several ... The probe is inserted into the gingival sulcus to measure its depth. Normal sulcus depth in the dog is < 3 mm and < 1 mm in ... Tromp, J. a. H.; Jansen, J.; Pilot, T. (1986). "Gingival health and frequency of tooth brushing in the beagle dog model". ... Epulis - general term for any gingival mass. A biopsy and radiograph is required in order to differentiate the type. Peripheral ...
... has been associated with drug-induced gingival enlargement (overgrowth of the gums), probably due to above-mentioned ... Effects consist of the following: bleeding upon probing, increased gingival exudate, pronounced gingival inflammatory response ... "Folic acid supplementation prevents phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth in children". Neurology. 76 (15): 1338-1343. doi: ... Plasma concentrations needed to induce gingival lesions have not been clearly defined. ...
See also: Lymphedema.) Gingival overgrowth Mild CCB toxicity is treated with supportive care. Nondihydropyridine CCBs may ...
NR4A1 may play a role in Drug-induced gingival overgrowth associated with exposure to phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporine A ... July 2021). "The role of nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1) in drug-induced gingival overgrowth". FASEB Journal. 35 (7): e21693. doi: ...
"Combined treatment approach of gingivectomy and CO2 laser for cyclosporine-induced gingival overgrowth". www.quintpub.com. ... Sometimes overgrowth of the gum can be seen during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces. Surgical exposure of teeth with ... Where a patient presents with an unsightly gummy smile due to too much gingival coverage of tooth crown, especially the upper ... Laser gingivectomy is a dental procedure that recontours or scalpels the gingival tissue to improve long term dental health or ...
Another cause of gingival enlargement would be a hereditary condition known as gingival fibromatosis. The extensive overgrowth ... A common aesthetic reason for gingivectomy is a gummy smile due to gingival overgrowth. Gingivectomy is the primary treatment ... One study found that in patients with drug induced gingival overgrowth recurrence was minimal or eliminated when comparing ... Mavrogiannis M, Ellis JS, Thomason JM, Seymour RA (June 2006). "The management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth". Journal of ...
"Incidence and indications for surgical management of phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth in a cerebral palsy population". ...
Most obvious sign is gingival overgrowth (overgrowth of the gums) Hindered chewing efficiency and difficulties eating ... Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF), also known as idiopathic gingival hyperplasia, is a rare condition of gingival ... Source 1) Later on in 2010, there was a case study done on a 16-year-old male with severe gingival overgrowth, almost covering ... Overgrowth of the gingiva can range from slightly covering the surface of teeth or it can even completely cover the surrounding ...
... overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones Hereditary gingival fibromatosis a rare condition of gingival overgrowth Overgrowth ... Overgrowth may refer to: Shrub and weed growth Aufwuchs (German "surface growth" or "overgrowth") is the collection of small ... there is an abnormal increase in the size of the body or a body part Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth Gingival overgrowth ... Look up overgrowth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... overgrowth of soft tissue, usually beneath a denture Overgrowth ...
... gingival overgrowth, global developmental delay, a high and narrow palate, maxillary hypoplasia, zygomatic bone hypoplasia, ...
... motility and morphogenic factor Hereditary gingival fibromatosis, a rare condition of gingival overgrowth Human Growth ...
... and gingival overgrowth) syndrome, manifest accordingly as a constellation of neurological symptoms resulting from neuronal ...
Characteristics of the disease include shrinkage of gingival height and increased mobility of teeth which may exfoliate if the ... One explanation is the weakening of neutrophil activity by alcohol consumption which potentially leads to bacterial overgrowth ...
Epulis (literally, 'on the gingiva') is a general term for any gingival or alveolar tumor (i.e. lump on the gum). This term ... The appearance of an epulis fissuratum microscopically is an overgrowth of cells from the fibrous connective tissue. The ... Treatment is by surgical excision (complete removal) of the fibrous tissue overgrowth and addressing the causative factor to ...
... gingival hemorrhage MeSH C07.465.714.258.409 - gingival neoplasms MeSH C07.465.714.258.428 - gingival overgrowth MeSH C07.465. ... gingival hyperplasia MeSH C07.465.714.258.428.260 - gingival hypertrophy MeSH C07.465.714.258.447 - gingival recession MeSH ... gingival neoplasms MeSH C07.465.565.545 - leukoplakia, oral MeSH C07.465.565.545.500 - leukoplakia, hairy MeSH C07.465.565.550 ... gingival hemorrhage MeSH C07.465.690.700 - periapical periodontitis MeSH C07.465.690.700.700 - periapical abscess MeSH C07.465. ...
Tal H, Rosenberg M (June 1990). "Estimation of dental plaque levels and gingival inflammation using a simple oral rinse ... Chlorhexidine is rarely associated with other issues like overgrowth of enterobacteria in persons with leukemia, desquamation, ... Mouthwashes based on essential oils could be more effective than traditional mouthcare as anti-gingival treatments. They have ... March 2017). "Chlorhexidine mouthrinse as an adjunctive treatment for gingival health". The Cochrane Database of Systematic ...
To differentiate from a polyp of gingival origin, the pulp polyp may be lifted from the walls of the cavity with an excavator ... Pulp polyps develop as overgrowth of the pulpal tissue resulting in the hyperplastic mass. Factors which may contribute to the ... the occurrence of pulpal strangulation and necrosis in response to inflammation Pulp polyps are characterised by overgrowth of ...