157 resultados para gingival biopsy
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether the prevalence and severity of gingival overgrowth in renal transplant recipients concomitantly treated with cyclosporin and a calcium channel blocker was associated with functional polymorphisms within the signal sequence of the transforming growth factor-(TGF)beta1 gene.
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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.
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Background/aims, To investigate whether the choice of calcium channel blocker, used in conjunction with cyclosporin A, affected the prevalence of gingival overgrowth.
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Background: The study of periodontitis provides a unique model for assessing the involvement of neuropeptides in inflammatory disease.