Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects 2008-210X 4 1 2010 04 01 Treatment of Desquamative Gingivitis with Free Gingival Graft: A Case Report 33 36 EN Mehdi Vatankhah • Mohammad Taghi Chitsazi Masoumeh Mehdipour li Taghavi Zenouz Rasoul Estakhri Journal Article 2009 08 17 2009 11 23 Recalcitrant gingival erythematous lichen planus lesions comprise a considerable therapeutic problem. This case of chronic desquamative gingivitis in a 25-year-old woman with erosive oral lichen planus was treated with topical and systemic corticosteroid administration, followed by placement of a free gingival graft on right upper quadrant. Although recurrence of the lesions was observed following both treatment modalities, free gingival graft despite being an aggressive therapy, proved more effective and with fewer side effects compared with topical or systemic steroid therapy, and seems to be a promising treatment modality with the benefit of more stable results, among others.