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1: Mil Med. 1998 May;163(5):337-42.Links

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis-periodontitis: a literature review.

Wade DN, Kerns DG.

U.S. Army Dental Activity, Billy Johnson Dental Clinic, Fort Hood, TX 76544-5063, USA.

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis-periodontitis (ANUG/NUP) is a relatively uncommon periodontal disease characterized by gingival necrosis and ulceration, pain, and bleeding. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of current knowledge on ANUG/NUP. Current literature on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology, predisposing factors, and treatment of ANUG/NUP is reviewed.

PMID: 9597852 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]