DESQUAMATIVE GINGIVITIS: A REVIEW

Karagoz G., Bektas-Kayhan K., Unur M.

JOURNAL OF ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, vol.50, no.2, pp.54-60, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.17096/jiufd.57228
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.54-60
  • Keywords: Desquamative gingivitis, Mucocutaneous diseases, Contact allergic reactions, LINEAR IGA DISEASE, MUCOCUTANEOUS DISORDERS, PEMPHIGUS-VULGARIS, ORAL-MUCOSA, LESIONS, MANIFESTATIONS, CANCER
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is characterized by the erythematous gingiva, desquamation and erosion of the gingival epithelium, and blister formation. It is a common clinical manifestation in several diseases. Contact allergic reactions to various oral hygiene products and chemical agents have also been reported to represent as DG. The management of DG has been a major problem, largely because the etiology of the disease has been elusive. In this paper, we aimed to review the current literature on the pathogenesis, diagnosis management and prognosis of DG.