<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a non-plaque-induced, blistering and painful condition occurring most frequently on the labial aspect of the attached gingiva of anterior teeth. The incidence of DG is highest around 50 years of age, and usually indicates the presence of oral or systemic diseases. The purpose of our study was to determine the impact of DG on periodontal health by recording the plaque index, gingival index and gingival bleeding index in a group of patients with DG, compared to healthy controls. Materials and methods: Recordings of specific indices were performed in a group of 26 patients with DG and compared with 24 healthy individuals. These were followed by radiographic examinations in order to assess the loss of marginal alveolar bone. Results: The results showed that patients with DG had a statistically significant increase in periodontal indices, with more gingival inflammation and plaque retention compared to the control group (p &lt;0.05). The highest scores for gingival inflammation were recorded in patients with DG, but on radiographic evaluation the difference was related only to gender, men being more affected by alveolar bone loss in both groups (p &lt;0.05). Conclusions: The incidence and severity of gingival inflammation proved to be higher in patients with DG, which calls for better preventive and maintenance treatment protocols in this group of patients. Early diagnosis and initial-phase periodontal treatment are very important in preventing further tissue breakdown.</p></abstract>

Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a non-plaque-induced, blistering and painful condition occurring most frequently on the labial aspect of the attached gingiva of anterior teeth. The incidence of DG is highest around 50 years of age, and usually indicates the presence of oral or systemic diseases. The purpose of our study was to determine the impact of DG on periodontal health by recording the plaque index, gingival index and gingival bleeding index in a group of patients with DG, compared to healthy controls. Materials and methods: Recordings of specific indices were performed in a group of 26 patients with DG and compared with 24 healthy individuals. These were followed by radiographic examinations in order to assess the loss of marginal alveolar bone. Results: The results showed that patients with DG had a statistically significant increase in periodontal indices, with more gingival inflammation and plaque retention compared to the control group (p <0.05). The highest scores for gingival inflammation were recorded in patients with DG, but on radiographic evaluation the difference was related only to gender, men being more affected by alveolar bone loss in both groups (p <0.05). Conclusions: The incidence and severity of gingival inflammation proved to be higher in patients with DG, which calls for better preventive and maintenance treatment protocols in this group of patients. Early diagnosis and initial-phase periodontal treatment are very important in preventing further tissue breakdown.

Original Research. The Influence of Desquamative Gingivitis on Periodontal Health

Department of Odontology and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Gheorghe Marinescu nr. 38 540039, Tîrgu Mureș,

Master student, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Gheorghe Marinescu nr. 38 540039, Tîrgu Mureș,

Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine

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Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a non-plaque-induced, blistering and painful condition occurring most frequently on the labial aspect of the...

Original Research. The Influence of Desquamative Gingivitis on Periodontal Health

Published Online: Mar 31, 2017

Page range: 49 - 52

Received: Mar 02, 2017

Accepted: Mar 08, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2017-0011

Keywords
desquamative gingivitis, oral lichen planus, periodontal disease, dental plaque

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Original Research. The Influence of Desquamative Gingivitis on Periodontal Health

Published Online: Mar 31, 2017

Page range: 49 - 52

Received: Mar 02, 2017

Accepted: Mar 08, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2017-0011

Keywordsdesquamative gingivitis, oral lichen planus, periodontal disease, dental plaque

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
desquamative gingivitis, oral lichen planus, periodontal disease, dental plaque