The potential anti-inflammatory effect of hyaluronic acid gel alone or in combination with grapefruit seed extract on induced periodontitis in mandibular molars of Wistar rats.

Objectives: Antimicrobial agents have been used in conjunction with conventional chemomechanical therapy to improve the treatment outcomes of periodontitis. This study aimed to evaluate the ameliorating effect of topical application of hyaluronic acid (HA) with or without grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) (5, 10, and 15 wt. %) in induced periodontitis in rats.

Towards the targeted management of hereditary gingival fibromatosis.

Although hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a rare condition, it leaves unrestroable psychological, esthetical as well as functional problems to the affected patients. The purpose of the current research is to find a non-surgical pharmacological mechanism that could provide a control of the active phase of such disease helping individual to continue their lives.

Lymphangiogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Correlation with VEGF-C Expression and Lymph Node Metastasis.

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignancy that preferentially spreads to the cervical lymph node which, when involved, complicates the anticancer therapy and threatens the patient life. It was suggested that lymph node metastasis may be facilitated by lymphangiogenesis. VEGF-C is one of the most important lymphangiogenic inducers that promotes the lymphatic vessels growth and supports the survival of adult lymphatic endothelial cells.

Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Locally Delivered Vitamin C in the Treatment of Persistent Gingival Inflammation: Clinical and Histopathological Study.

. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role and efficiency of the locally injected vitamin C in the treatment of persistent gingival inflammation. .

Nonneoplastic Tongue Swellings of Lymphatic and Lymphocytic Origin: Three Case Reports.

Tongue is formed of a mass of muscles and salivary gland embedded in anterior highly vascular and posterior lymphoid stroma and covered by specialized surface epithelium. Growths from all of these heterogonous components may occur resulting in a wide variation in clinical features and behavior, ranging from self-limiting to aggressive lesions. Therefore, surgical excision is the treatment of choice.