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Cytogenetical damage in exfoliated oral mucosa cells in elderly people suffering denture stomatitis.
Gerodontology - 1 Sept 2010
Matsumoto Mariza A, Castanho Juliane, Kawakami Roberto Y, Ribeiro Daniel A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate comparatively the DNA damage (micronucleus) and cellular death (pyknosis, karyolysis and karyorrhexis) in exfoliated oral mucosa cells from chronic denture stomatitis patients and healthy controls. BACKGROUND: Over the course of ageing, individuals may develop many diseases such as denture stomatitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 23 chronic denture stomatitis...
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