nifedipine has been researched along with Dental Caries in 1 studies
Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.
Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Gingival overgrowth was present in 41% of liver recipients receiving cyclosporin with or without nifedipine, but not in the majority receiving tacrolimus at the final examination." | 3.70 | Oral health in children undergoing liver transplantation. ( Beighton, D; O'Brien, G; Roberts, GJ; Sheehy, EC, 2000) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Sheehy, EC | 1 |
| Roberts, GJ | 1 |
| Beighton, D | 1 |
| O'Brien, G | 1 |
1 other study available for nifedipine and Dental Caries
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Oral health in children undergoing liver transplantation.
Topics: Adolescent; Case-Control Studies; Chi-Square Distribution; Child; Child, Preschool; Cyclosporine; De | 2000 |