Aims: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It manifests as a flu-like respiratory infection affecting multiple organ systems, including the gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, skin, and mucosa.
Objectives: In this paper, we reviewed on specific manifestations of COVID-19 in the oral mucosa. An online literature search in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Medline was conducted.
Results: Oral manifestations of COVID-19 include erythematous plaque, ulcers, blisters, bullae, petechiae, mucositis, and desquamative gingivitis. The most commonly involved oral sites have been reported to be tongue, palate, lips, gingiva, and buccal mucosa.
Conclusion: A knowledge of oral lesions of COVID-19 is important for all healthcare professionals, but particularly for Dental and Medical practitioners. Although COVID-19 cases around the world had increased, low numbers of patients with specific oral mucosa findings have been reported in the literature.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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