Concentration of Circulating Hormones and Metabolism of Androgens by Human Gingiva

Vittek, J.; Rappaport, Sydney C.; Gordon, G G; Munnangi, P.R.; Southren, A. Louis

doi:10.1902/jop.1979.50.5.254

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“…However, elevated hormonal levels characteristic of pregnancy usually do not affect periodontal attachment. Vittek et al (1979) and Staffolani et al (1989) reported that elevated levels of these hormones during a nine month period was insufficient to cause significant periodontal break-down, despite their reported effects on the epithelial barrier, vasculature and connective tissue matrix. Therefore it might be the case that patient was unaware of any periodontal problem, and periodontal destruction had started earlier and suddenly flared up postpartum, along with the occurrence of enlargement.…”

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Unusual case of postpartum gingival enlargement: diagnosis and management

Arora

Ahad

Tandon

et al. 2016

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Gingival enlargement is a clinical condition that has been widely studied. Usually, it is related to specific local or systemic factors. However, it is difficult sometimes to find out a definite etiology, and treatment has to be done according to presenting clinical features. This article presents an unusual case of gingival enlargement that occurred after pregnancy without any clear underlying etiology. A female aged 31 years reported with gingival enlargement and mobility of teeth during lactation period. Gingival enlargement had started 2 months after child birth. All female sex hormones were found to be within normal limits. Karyotyping was also found to be normal, without any genetic alteration. Radiographic analysis revealed generalized severe crestal bone loss. After phase I periodontal therapy, enlargement was managed surgically under local anaesthesia. On histological examination of excised specimen, tissue was found to be hyperplastic. Although a definite etiology could not be ascertained, the treatment was successful and there has been no recurrence after one year post-treatment interval.

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Unusual case of postpartum gingival enlargement: diagnosis and management

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Ahad

Tandon

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“…Vittek et al (1979) reported that the metabolism of androgens in gingival tissue increases with the progression of periodontitis. Kornman and Loesche (1980) reported that during pregnancy the uptake of sex hormones by bacterial plaque increases significantly.…”

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The Concentration of Salivary Steroid Hormones and the Prevalence of Gingivitis at Puberty

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I ingival conditions of 1323 junior high schoolchildren aged 12-15 were examined, and 132 children Twho had either healthy gingivae or severe gingivitis were called to the clinic. More precise examination of gingivitis was performed by assessment of Jackson's gingivitis index (G.I.)/ probing depth (P.D.), and bleeding on probing. Whole saliva was collected, and the salivary concentrations of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone were determined by radioimmunoassay. Subgingival bacterial plaque was sampled from 36 children, and total bacterial counts and morphological differentiation were performed under a phase-contrast microscope. For statistical analysis, both males and females were divided into two groups according to the concentration of each sex hormone and subgrouped by the results of clinical examinations. Chi-square analysis using 2-by-2 tables was performed to determine the relation between salivary steroid hormone levels and gingival inflammation.The results suggest that unbalanced secretion of certain hormones might be one of the factors promoting gingivitis at puberty.

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“…The amount of gingival exudate is increased in women taking the OCP 8 and there is a correlation between the level of progesterone in plasma and gingival inflammation. 9 Calcitonin may cause taste disturbance.…”

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General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners Part 6: The endocrine system

Greenwood

Meechan

2003

Br Dent J

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Concentration of Circulating Hormones and Metabolism of Androgens by Human Gingiva

Cited by 63 publications

References 68 publications

Unusual case of postpartum gingival enlargement: diagnosis and management

Unusual case of postpartum gingival enlargement: diagnosis and management

The Concentration of Salivary Steroid Hormones and the Prevalence of Gingivitis at Puberty

General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners Part 6: The endocrine system

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