Immune factors in the body has a very important role. There are several diseases or disorders caused by abnormalities in the immune system include lupus erythematosus. Disease systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease involving chronic multiorgan, such as the skin, nervous system, kidney, gastrointestinal, eye, oral cavity also.
The etiology of lupus is not yet certain, but there are several theories that could explain it, and all of these theories have the same pathogenesis. Clinical manifestations and prognosis of lupus vary from mild to severe
Manifestations of lupus erythematosus of the oral cavity may be a specific lesions such as ulcers or erosions on the buccal or palatal, and lesions such as lichen planus. Nonspecific lesions such as herpes simplex labialis, precancerous lesions leukoplakia, or candidiasis. Lesions in the oral cavity are usually triggered by corticosteroid treatment.
Dentists should not only check the state of the patient's teeth, but also pay attention to the state of the mucosa in the oral cavity. Manifestations in the oral cavity in the form of ulcers can be early detection of lupus patients. Therefore, as a dentist is expected to add insight about the various disorders / diseases and systemic manifestations in the oral cavity and its management in the field of dentistry.
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