Boubdir Safaa*, El Kholti Wafa, Rhalimi Loubna and Kissa Jamila
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) is a classic form of necrotizing periodontal diseases. It has a rapid and aggressive onset with a multifactorial complex etiology such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, and immune system dysfunctions. Clinically, NUG is characterized by inflamed interdental papillae, gingival necrosis, gingival pain, bleeding, and halitosis. The treatment of NUG included an initial phase that should be provided immediately to stop disease progression and to control patient’s feeling of discomfort and pain. The second phase of the treatment of the preexisting condition, then, the surgical correction of the disease sequelae. After active therapy was completed; a periodontal maintenance regimen was established. The aim of this case report is to describe the diagnosis approach and treatment of NUG in a male patient with no systemic disease and probable mechanism of pathogenesis of predisposing factors involved.
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