Fatima Hassan

Publications
  • Research Article
    Gingival Overgrowth in Subjects under Immunosuppressive Regimens Based on Tacrolimus or Combination of Tacrolimus and Amlodipine
    Author(s): Fatima Hassan,Nada Tawfig*,Bakri Gobara Fatima Hassan,Nada Tawfig*,Bakri Gobara

    Background: Tacrolimus is a new-generation immunosuppressant as successful as cyclosporine in suppressing organ transplant rejection and recent reports suggest patients taking it complain in frequently of gingival problems. Objectives: This study aimed to determine prevalence of gingival overgrowth among renal transplant recipients (RTRs) and to compare its occurrence in patients who received only tacrolimus and those who were on tacrolimus and amlodipine. Methods: RTRs were recruited from 3 Kidney Transplant Units (Khartoum, Sudan). Participants completed a standardized questionnaire and received periodontal examination, including the vertical gingival overgrowth index (GOi) and the simplified-oral hygiene index (OHI-S) Results: Among 308 RTRs, 29 (9.8%) presented.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000331

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