Title of article
Amyloidosis Involving Only Periodontium:Report of a Case
Author/Authors
Khorsand, A Department of Periodontics - School of Dentistry - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Saaveh, G Department of Periodontics - School of Dentistry - Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Pages
5
From page
188
To page
192
Abstract
Amyloidosis includes a wide range of disorders characterized by deposition of amyloid in different organs and tissues. Localized gingival enlargement due to accumulation of amyloid without involvement of other organs is a very rare condition. This article describes a 31-year-old male patient with amyloidosis involving only the periodontium of the anterior mandibular teeth with localized severe horizontal alveolar bone loss. To our knowledge this is the first case report that documents this condition.
Keywords
Amyloidosis , Gingival Overgrowth , Periodontium
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2007
Record number
2421995
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