Multidisciplinary Management of Desquamative Gingivitis with Periodontal Disease

Authors

  • Chia Wei Cheah Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya
  • Rathna Devi Vaithilingam Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya
  • Norazlina Mohammad Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Chong Huat Siar Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/adum.vol26no5

Keywords:

Oral lichen planus, Desquamative gingivitis, Solo brushing technique, Regular recall

Abstract

Oral lichen planus is a disorder that affects the oral mucosal. Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is usually a manifestation of oral lichen planus (OLP) and may be the only clinical presentation of these disorders. There is erosion of the superficial epithelium layer. Such lesions impede proper oral hygiene indirectly increase the long-term risk for plaque-induced periodontal disease via plaque accumulation. This case report presents a multidisciplinary management of an Indian male, who suffer from OLP related desquamative gingivitis with the diagnosis of generalized chronic periodontitis. The patient was jointly managed by oral medicine specialist, periodontist and prosthodontist. Proper mangement and long term maintenance can significantly reduce the morbidity in patients associated with these conditions.

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Author Biographies

Rathna Devi Vaithilingam, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya

Assoc Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Norazlina Mohammad, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Sains Islam Malaysia

Senior lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Sains Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chong Huat Siar, Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya

Professor, Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Published

2019-08-28

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Case Report

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