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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 582-586 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Quintessence International |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2003 |
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Keywords
- Desquamative gingivitis
- Erosive lichen planus
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Reticular lichen planus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
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Desquamative gingivitis : Early presenting symptom of mucocutaneous disease. / Stoopler, Eric T.; Sollecito, Thomas P.; DeRossi, Scott S.
In: Quintessence International, Vol. 34, No. 8, 01.09.2003, p. 582-586.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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AU - Stoopler, Eric T.
AU - Sollecito, Thomas P.
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AB - 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.
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