ISSN 2756-3421
African Journal of Dentistry ISSN 3216-0216 Vol. 7 (9), pp. 001-005, September, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Pemphigus vulgaris associated with significant periodontal findings: A case report
A. R. Pradeep1*, S. Thorat Manojkumar2 and Arjun Raju1
1Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangaore-560002, Karnataka, India.
2Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Bangalore-560002, Karnataka, India.
Accepted 09 Ma, 2019
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to report a case of Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) associated with periodontitis and role of dermatologist and periodontist in its management in the routine practice. Periodontitis is a plaque induced inflammation involving and destroying the supporting alveolar bone, cementum and periodontal ligament. Pemphigus is a group of bullous diseases that affect the oral mucosa and the skin, leading to acantholysis that causes painful oral ulceration, making ineffective oral hygiene which allows for the accumulation of more plaque, a causative factor for the periodontitis. A 47 year-old male, a known case of PV presented with a complaint of oral ulceration and burning sensation of mouth and ulcerative skin lesions over the skin, since 3 years. A clinical examination revealed the existence of poor oral hygiene status, bleeding on probing, significant clinical attachment loss and probing pocket depth. Radiograph showed combination of horizontal and vertical alveolar bone loss. This case reaffirms the fact plaque control is the most important procedure in preventing periodontal infection in PV patients. These patients should be informed about the risk of periodontitis, and encouraged to pursue long- term periodontal follow up by the dental professionals to prevent their periodontal disease progression.
Key words: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV), periodontitis, plaque.