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Esthetic Management of Multiple Recession Defects in a Patient With Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Author(s) -
Lorenzana Eduardo R.,
Rees Terry D.,
Hallmon William W.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2001.72.2.230
Subject(s) - cicatricial pemphigoid , medicine , mucocutaneous zone , gingivitis , gingival recession , dermatology , desquamation , pemphigoid , dentistry , surgery , pathology , bullous pemphigoid , immunology , disease , antibody
Cicatricial pemphigoid is one of a number of mucocutaneous disorders that can present in the oral cavity with desquamation, pain, and bleeding of the gingiva and oral mucosa. This case report describes the management of cicatricial pemphigoid in a patient with multiple sites of gingival recession using connective tissue grafting to alleviate root surface sensitivity and improve esthetics. The treatment rationale is presented and discussed in terms of timing of therapy and implications for wound healing in patients who present with desquamative gingivitis. J Periodontol 2001;72:230‐237.