Host Modulation And Treatment Of Periodontal Disease Discuss host modulation therapy in periodontal disease management. Answer. Concept of host modulation was first introduced by William (1990) and Golub et al (1992). William introduces the concept of NSAIDs and host modulation with tetracycline while Golub et al introduce chemically modified analogues. Here term … [Read more...] about Host Modulation And Treatment Of Periodontal Disease
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Vitamin C Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Its Role in Oral Health
Vitamin C Deficiency - Nutritional Disorders Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid. Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy which is mainly characterized by hemorrhagic diathesis and delayed wound healing. Scurvy results in defective formation and maintenance of collagen, impairment and cessation of osteoid formation and impaired osteoblastic function. "Best Ways … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Its Role in Oral Health
Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Classification, and Management
Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Classification, and Management Increase in size of gingiva is known as gingival enlargement. It is a result of interaction between host and variety of other factors. Classification Of Gingival Enlargement According to etiologic factors and pathologic changes, gingival enlargements are: inflammatory enlargement Chronic Acute. … [Read more...] about Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Classification, and Management
Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Enlargement Write notes on dilantin sodium gingival enlargement. Answer. Gingival Enlargement is also known as phenytoin-induced gingival enlargement. Dilantin is an anticonvulsant drug which is widely used in the control of epilepsy and various other convulsive disorders. "Importance Of Oral Hygiene In Preventing Gingival … [Read more...] about Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Pregnancy Tumors: Causes, Symptoms and Periodontal Care
Tumors And Pregnancy Pregnancy tumor is not a neoplasm but an inflammatory response to local irritation and is modified by patient condition. It appears after first trimester but may be early also. "Risk Factors For Developing Pregnancy Tumors" Pregnancy Tumor Clinical Features The lesion appears as discrete, mushroom-like flattened spherical mass that protrude from … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Tumors: Causes, Symptoms and Periodontal Care