Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is a side effect associated with 3 types of drugs: anticonvulsants (phenytoin), immunosuppressive agents (cyclosporine A), and various calcium channel blockers for cardiovascular diseases. Gingival overgrowth is characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix in gingival connective tissues, particularly collagenous components with various degrees of in...

Introduction: In recent years, more and people have become infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Of great importance in the course of HIV infection are symptoms diseases, which often occurs oral cavity a corresponding decrease lymphocytes.Aim: The aim study was to present most common diseases patients Virus like hairy leukoplakia, Candidas, angular cheilitis, Linear Gingival Erythema, Her...

Periodontal diseases, which are inflammatory diseases of bacterial origin affecting the tooth-supporting tissues, are characterized by inflammation and destruction of gingival connective tissue and alveolar bone, and may lead to tooth loss. The aim of the study was to investigate Rokumigan, a Kampo Japanese traditional medicine made of six different plants, for its capacity to prevent biofilm f...

Given that tobacco smoking habit is a risk factor for periodontal diseases, the aim of this study was to compare clinical periodontal aspects between smokers and non-smokers. The clinical status were assessed in 55 patients, 29 smokers and 26 non-smokers, aged 30 to 50 years, with mean age of 40. The clinical parameters used were: probing depth (PD), plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), clin...

Non-plaque induced diffuse gingival overgrowth represents a broad class of conditions caused by several etiological factors. The aim this review is to highlight the most recent updates and classifications all existent overgrowths. In addition, we highlighted diagnostic pathway that should be employed in patients affected overgrowth. Gingival can related syndromic diseases including wide spectru...

BACKGROUND Plaque is intimately related to the production and progress of dental caries and inflammatory gingival and periodontal diseases. Good plaque control facilitates the return to health for patients with gingival and periodontal diseases. Daily use of a toothbrush and other oral hygiene aids is the most dependable way to achieve oral health benefits for all patients. METHODS A randomiz...

'Necrotising periodontal diseases' is an umbrella term for necrotising gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis and noma. These rapidly destructive conditions are characterised by pain, interdental ulceration gingival necrosis which, if left untreated, can result in osteonecrosis. Research indicates that patients with a history of alcohol misuse at increased risk malnutrition, which negatively aff...