Reduction in gingival overgrowth associated with conversion from cyclosporin A to tacrolimus


Autoria(s): James, Jacqueline; Boomer, Stuart; Maxwell, Alexander; Hull, john; Short, Tom; Campbell, Elizabeth; Johnson, Karen; Irwin, Christopher; Marley, John; Spratt, Colin; Linden, Gerard
Data(s)

01/02/2000

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http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/reduction-in-gingival-overgrowth-associated-with-conversion-from-cyclosporin-a-to-tacrolimus(20a41138-9866-492f-8c91-136714a5ef9f).html

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Idioma(s)

eng

Direitos

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Fonte

James , J , Boomer , S , Maxwell , A , Hull , J , Short , T , Campbell , E , Johnson , K , Irwin , C , Marley , J , Spratt , C & Linden , G 2000 , ' Reduction in gingival overgrowth associated with conversion from cyclosporin A to tacrolimus ' Journal of Clinical Periodontology , vol 27 , no. 2 , pp. 144-148 .

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article

Resumo

Background: Unsightly gingival overgrowth affects many individuals immunosuppressed with cyclosporin A (CsA), Current management involves repeated periodontal surgery and intensive hygienist support. Tacrolimus is an effective alternative immunosuppressive agent for renal transplantation which does not appear to produce gingival enlargement.