Mast cells density in dilantin (diphenylhydantoin sodium) associated with gingival hyperplasia
Date
1984
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Al-Mutawa, Sabihah Abdul Qader
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OA Version
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Abstract
Mast cells have been a center of discussion since described by Ehrlich in 1877. The present study is limited to the mast cell density in specimens of Dilantin associated gingival hyperplasia and normal control gingival tissue.
In view of the incidence of the seizure disorder, dentists will often meet this type of patient in their daily practices. Since diphenylhydantoin sodium is associated with gingival hyperplasia, and can be examined clinically, dentists should be aware of the etiology, treatment, and prognosis of patients with convulsive disorders in order for patients to receive appropriate and complete dental care.
Today, the use of diphenylhydantoin sodium (Dilantin) in the treatment of seizure disorder is widely accepted. The dental literature is replete with information regarding the effects of Dilantin sodium on the gingiva and its histological appearance.
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between mast cell density in normal gingival tissue, Dilantin gingival hyperplasia, and inflammation. Are mast cells related to inflammation or to the Dilantin sodium drug alone, or to both, or is there no relationship?
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Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1984, (Pedodontics/Oral Biology)
Bibliography: leaves 69-78.
Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1984, (Pedodontics/Oral Biology)
Bibliography: leaves 69-78.
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