Faculty Articles
Title
Plasma cell gingivitis of unusual origin: report of a case
ISBN or ISSN
0022-3492
Publication Title
Journal of Periodontology
Issue
6
Publication Date / Copyright Date
1-1-1991
First Page
390
Last Page
393
Publisher
American Academy of Periodontology
Abstract
Plasma cell gingivitis is a rare benign condition of the gingiva. It is marked by a dense infiltrate of normal plasma cells separated into aggregates by strands of collagen. It is a hypersensitivity reaction to some antigen, often flavorings or spices. The importance of this lesion is that it may cause severe gingival inflammation, discomfort, and bleeding and may mimic more serious conditions. Plaque control and conventional periodontal therapy alone will not cure this disease. The etiologic agent must be identified and the substance eliminated from use. This report outlines a case of plasma cell gingivitis which may have been brought on by the use of red peppers in cooking.
Disciplines
Dentistry
NSUWorks Citation
Serio, F. G.; Siegel, Michael Alan; and Salde, B. E., "Plasma cell gingivitis of unusual origin: report of a case" (1991). Faculty Articles. 165.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_cdm_facarticles/165
