Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 217-218, December 2009

Gingival Nikolsky's Sign is Useful for Clinical Diagnosis

Professor, Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Box 35370, B408B Health Sciences, 206-221-3785

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Nikolsky's sign on the gingival mucosa: a clinical tool for oral health practitioners.

Mignogna MD, Fortuna G, Leuci S, Ruoppo E, Marasca F, Matarasso S.

J Periodontol 2008;79(12):2241-6.

Reviewer

Michael D. Martin, DMD, MSD, MPH, MA, PhD

Purpose/Question

What is the specificity and sensitivity of the gingival Nikolsky's sign in oral autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00104-3

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.06.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 217-218, December 2009

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