Oral Consequences of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: an Update

Purpose of Review: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs that has been associated with various oral manifestations. It affects mainly adult women, and its incidence is estimated to be 5.14 per 100,000 persons/year. Oral manifestations such as mucosal, periodontal, or carious lesions are common in SLE as well as temporomandibular joint disorders. Recent Findings: This systematic review aims to identify the oral manifestations of SLE and to evaluate the at-distance impact of SLE on oral health as well as to give clinical guidance for the oral care of SLE patients. Summary: SLE has a negative impact on general and oral health. The mechanisms underlying the development and progression of the disease are still not fully understood; however, genetic predispositions, environmental factors, or hormones might be involved in the onset of SLE. SLE treatment aims to control and limit the disease progression and expression by the adjunctive use of corticoids or immunosuppressive drugs that can impact oral health and management. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.