title: Pemphigus vulgaris with significant periodontal findings: a case report.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to report a case of pemphigus vulgaris associated with periodontitis (plaque-induced inflammation), and the role of a dermatologist and a periodontist in its management. This case reaffirms the fact that plaque control is the most important procedure in preventing periodontal infection in pemphigus vulgaris patients. These patients should be informed about the risk of periodontitis and encouraged to pursue long-term periodontal follow up to prevent their periodontal disease progression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. periodontics_gdc@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Pradeep
authors.forename: S Thorat
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Manojkumar
authors.forename: Raju
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arjun
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003176:Complement C3; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents