ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF COLLAGEN VASCULAR-DISEASE

Lupus erythematosus is a multisystem disorder, One of its defining fea tures is oral ulceration. In addition to oral ulcers, cheilitis may oc cur, Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of exocrine glands t hat causes a decrease in salivary gland function. This results in symp toms of xerostomia, which can be complicated by caries, Scleroderma ha s rare oral manifestations, which include a decrease in the maximal or al aperture and mat-like telangiectasias.