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phenobarbital and Alveolar Bone Atrophy

phenobarbital has been researched along with Alveolar Bone Atrophy in 1 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Long-term use of phenytoin (PHT) causes gingival hyperplasia; however, little is known about the oral side effects of other antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)."4.87The effects of antiepileptic drugs on oral health. ( Aragon, CE; Burneo, JG; Cornacchio, AL, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cornacchio, AL1
Burneo, JG1
Aragon, CE1

Reviews

1 review available for phenobarbital and Alveolar Bone Atrophy

ArticleYear
The effects of antiepileptic drugs on oral health.
    Journal (Canadian Dental Association), 2011, Volume: 77

    Topics: Alveolar Bone Loss; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Epilepsy; Gingival Hyperplasia; Humans; Oral Hea

2011