Gingival bleeding and mild type 1 von Willebrand disease.

Oral bleeding is a frequently reported symptom of von Willebrand disease (VWD) and evaluated by several VWD bleeding scores. Gingival bleeding is also known to be a leading symptom of plaque-induced gingivitis and untreated periodontal disease. This study evaluates whether mild type 1 VWD is associated with an increased susceptibility to gingival bleeding.

Is gingival bleeding a symptom of patients with type 1 von Willebrand disease? A case-control study.

Background: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherent bleeding disorder resulting in prolonged bleeding time. Gingival bleeding is a frequently reported symptom of VWD. However, gingival bleeding is also known as a leading symptom of plaque-induced gingivitis and untreated periodontal disease.