Herpes Zoster Virus (HZV) is a neurotropic virus that, upon reactivation, causes a characteristic unilateral dermatomal eruption not crossing the midline, limited to the area supplied by the affected nerve. The condition, known as Shingles or Herpes Zoster (HZ), has increasing in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1354
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder of the oral mucosa and is uncommon in children. This case report describes the clinical manifestations, diagnostic assessment and conservative management of OLP in a 12-year-old girl. The patient reported a six-month...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1405
Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign, reactive gingival lesion whose clinical features may resemble those of other localised gingival enlargements. This case report describes the clinical, radiographic and histopathological findings, management and follow-up of POF invo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2354
Gingival overgrowth (also called gingival hyperplasia, or gingival hypertrophy) refers to an increase in the size of the gingiva. It is seen as an adverse effect of drugs such as anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers. Phenytoin is a commonly used antic...
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