Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Is Gingival Bleeding a Symptom of Patients With Type 2 and 3 Von Willebrand Disease? A Case-Control Study
Brief Summary: 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. Gingival bleeding in VWD patients may be triggered by gingival inflammation and not a genuine symptom. Thus, this study evaluates whether type 2 and 3 VWD determines an increased susceptibility to gingival bleeding in response to the oral biofilm.