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https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/erythema-multiforme/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470259/
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Running head: PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Periodontal Diseases and Conditions: erythema Multiforme
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PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
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Periodontal Diseases and Conditions: erythema Multiforme
Introduction
Periodontal diseases and conditions are caused by various factors such as bacteria
residing the dental plaque. Once the body recognizes the bacteria in the plaque, the immune
system responds by releasing substances to help fight the bacteria. This response causes
inflammation of gums, the periodontal inflammation ligament and leads to bleeding of the gums,
swollen gums, severe pain, and loosening of teeth over time. However, various periodontal
diseases and conditions are caused by different factors and show differently in terms of signs and
symptoms depending on the length of the infection. This discussion will focus on oral Erythema
Multiforme (EM) a periodontal condition. It will examine etiology, clinical appearance,
microbiologic findings, treatment options available and the occurrence in various demographic
occurrences such as ethnicity, gender if available.
Etiology of Erythema Multiforme
Erythema Multiforme (EM) is an acute inflammatory condition that affects mucous
membrane or the skin and in some cases both regions. On the skin, the condition is characterized
by the appearance of lesions which are in some instances accompanied by bullae genital, oral, or
ocular mucosae (Yavuz, Özaydın Yavuz, Güneş Biligili, Bayram & Savaş, 2018). It is important
to note the difference between Erythema Multiforme major and erythema multiforme minor
because they are categorized based on the sites attacked. Erythema multiforme major describes
the type that involves the mucosal while erythema multiforme minor describes the type without
the mucosal disease. This discussion will focus on erythema multiforme minor. The triggering
factors for erythema multiforme minor can ...
