Bilateral gingival swellings in the mandibular canine-premolar areas
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Two small cysts were removed from the gums (gingiva) near the right and left canine teeth, respectively, of a 64-year-old man. The cysts were thin-walled and lined with epithelia, a thin carpet of cells that often lines cavities of the body. Cysts of this type occur rarely, but when they do, they are often located in the area near the canine teeth. They are small and almost never painful. A more commonly occurring gingival cyst, which should not be confused with the adult gingival cyst, is found in newborns. A third type, the lateral periodontal cyst, has similarities to the adult gingival cyst and may be an offshoot of the same developmental process. This cyst lies in contact with the tooth root and may swell, leading to whitening of the gum tissues over it. It can resemble a gingival cyst. The most likely origin of the gingival cyst seems to be multiplication of embryonic epithelial cells that normally form dentin, the material adjacent to the tooth pulp. Another possibility is that this cyst originates from embryonic epithelial cells that would form enamel. Other types of cyst that appear similar to gingival cysts are discussed. Gingival cysts do not recur and are removed by surgery. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1990
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Gingival swelling due to a fingernail-biting habit
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Fingernail biting may cause gum swelling and infection in children. A dentist examined a nine-year-old boy who complained of swollen gums around an upper front tooth. There were no indications of cavities or injury to the area and the medical history was unremarkable. After noticing that the patient bit his fingernails, the dentist removed a fingernail fragment lodged under the groove between the gum and the upper left front tooth. Pus and blood drained from the area. The dentist scraped the site to remove any additional fingernail pieces and applied pressure to control the bleeding. Treatment included patient education about fingernail biting and its negative consequences. Antibiotics were not prescribed. Within the past few years, this dental office has treated two patients for gum injury caused by fingernail biting.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1995
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Serum and gingival crevicular fluid levels of ciprofloxacin in patients with periodontitis
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A study is conducted to determine the serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) concentrations of systemic ciprofloxacin in patients with periodontitis. Results reveal that ciprofloxacin is found in GCF and its concentration in GCF is significantly higher than that in serum.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2004
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