Trench mouth natural history, complications, and prognosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
- Dehydration
- Loss of teeth
- Pain
- Periodontitis
- Spread of infection
Prognosis
Untreated, the infection can lead to rapid destruction of the periodontium and can spread, as necrotizing stomatitis or noma, into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. As stated, the condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened immune systems. This progression to noma is possible in malnourished susceptible individuals, with severe disfigurement possible.[1]
References
- ↑ Johnson BD, Engel D (1986). "Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. A review of diagnosis, etiology and treatment". J. Periodontol. 57 (3): 141–50. doi:10.1902/jop.1986.57.3.141. PMID 3514841.