valproic acid has been researched along with Gingival Overgrowth in 3 studies
Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
Gingival Overgrowth: Excessive growth of the gingiva either by an increase in the size of the constituent cells (GINGIVAL HYPERTROPHY) or by an increase in their number (GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA). (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p574)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Drug-influenced gingival overgrowth is an unaesthetic overgrowth of gingiva principally associated with intake of drugs like phenytoin, cyclosporin A and nifedipine." | 3.78 | Gingival overgrowth in partially edentulous ridges in an elderly female patient with epilepsy: a case report. ( Dhingra, K; Prakash, S, 2012) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (33.33) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (66.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Pette, GA | 1 |
| Siegel, MA | 1 |
| Parker, WB | 1 |
| Dhingra, K | 1 |
| Prakash, S | 1 |
| Tan, H | 1 |
| Gürbüz, T | 1 |
| Dağsuyu, IM | 1 |
3 other studies available for valproic acid and Gingival Overgrowth
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gingival enlargement.
Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Collagen; Dental Scaling; Female; Gingival Overgrowth; Gingivectomy; Guided | 2011 |
Gingival overgrowth in partially edentulous ridges in an elderly female patient with epilepsy: a case report.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Denture, Complete; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Gingiva; Ging | 2012 |
Gingival enlargement in children treated with antiepileptics.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studies; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dental Plaque | 2004 |