Departmental Papers (Dental)
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
2003
Publication Source
Quintessence International
Volume
34
Issue
8
Start Page
582
Last Page
586
Abstract
Desquamation of the gingiva is a sign that may be encountered in clinical practice. Various diseases can affect the gingival tissues. Mild desquamation that is localized may be associated with mechanical irritation or induced by trauma. Moderate to severe generalized desquamation associated with ulceration and erythema may be indicative of a more serious systemic condition. Although often overlooked, mucocutaneous diseases frequently present with gingival desquamation as an early presenting symptom. The most common mucocutaneous diseases that affect the oral cavity are lichen planus, pemphigus, and mucous membrane pemphigoid. This article reviews the etiology, signs and symptoms, and therapies for these disorders. Increased knowledge of mucocutaneous diseases can help the clinician recognize these disorders and enable the patient to receive appropriate therapy.
Copyright/Permission Statement
Posted with permission.
Keywords
desquamative gingivitis, erosive lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, reticular lichen planus
Recommended Citation
Stoopler, E. T., Sollecito, T. P., & DeRossi, S. S. (2003). Desquamative Gingivitis: Early Presenting Symptom of Mucocutaneous Disease. Quintessence International, 34 (8), 582-586. Retrieved from https://repository.upenn.edu/dental_papers/40
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Date Posted: 30 June 2015
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