Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a serious multisystem disease with a variety of cutaneous and oral manifestations. It is an autoimmune disorder whereby patients develop autoantibodies to many of their cells, cell components, and tissue. The microvascular changes in SLE play a role in the pathogenesis of this disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the gingival microcirculation in SLE patients. METHOD AND MATERIALs: Fifteen SLE patients and 15 healthy subjects were recruited for this study. Gingival microcirculation was investigated using videocapillaroscopy, a noninvasive technique that permits the in vivo evaluation of microvascular patterns. RESULTS: Significant differences between patients and controls for the capillary density were seen. An increase of mean capillary density was observed in SLE patients (105.5 ± 3.41) (P < .05). CONCLUSION: This study showed significant modifications of gingival microcirculation in SLE patients.
Scardina, G., & Messina, P. (2012). Increased gingival blood vessel density in SLE patients. QUINTESSENCE INTERNATIONAL, 43, 511-515.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2012 |
Titolo: | Increased gingival blood vessel density in SLE patients |
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Citazione: | Scardina, G., & Messina, P. (2012). Increased gingival blood vessel density in SLE patients. QUINTESSENCE INTERNATIONAL, 43, 511-515. |
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Abstract: | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a serious multisystem disease with a variety of cutaneous and oral manifestations. It is an autoimmune disorder whereby patients develop autoantibodies to many of their cells, cell components, and tissue. The microvascular changes in SLE play a role in the pathogenesis of this disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the gingival microcirculation in SLE patients. METHOD AND MATERIALs: Fifteen SLE patients and 15 healthy subjects were recruited for this study. Gingival microcirculation was investigated using videocapillaroscopy, a noninvasive technique that permits the in vivo evaluation of microvascular patterns. RESULTS: Significant differences between patients and controls for the capillary density were seen. An increase of mean capillary density was observed in SLE patients (105.5 ± 3.41) (P < .05). CONCLUSION: This study showed significant modifications of gingival microcirculation in SLE patients. |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/28 - Malattie Odontostomatologiche |
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