Desquamative Diseases and Periodontal Health/Treatment

The purpose of the present review is to answer the following focused question: “What are the most relevant findings about the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of desquamative gingivitis (DG)?” Topical corticosteroids in the form of gel should be the first-line medical treatment and may be sufficient for some moderate or mild forms of DG. When patients continue to experience erosions and pain despite topical therapy, treatment with systemic...