Abstract | UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND: The presence of atrophic-erosive lesions among gingival tissues makes oral hygiene procedures difficult for several reasons. Plaque control and rigorous oral hygiene are a fundamental requisite for the treatment of any oromucosal disease. CASE REPORT: A patient suffering from a mixed atrophic-erosive form of oral lichen planus (OLP), with serious gingival involvement, was also treated with the topical application of clobetasol propionate 0.05% using gingival trays. The highest hygiene standards of both patient and trays were of fundamental importance. DISCUSSION: The management of the patient suffering from gingival atrophic-erosive OLP requires the synergic treatment of both dentist and dental hygienist, whose contribution supports the corticosteroid and/or immunosuppressive treatment.
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Authors | A Scattarella, M Petruzzi, A Ballini, Fr Grassi, Gm Nardi |
Journal | International journal of dental hygiene
(Int J Dent Hyg)
Vol. 9
Issue 2
Pg. 163-6
(May 2011)
ISSN: 1601-5037 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 21356010
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Clobetasol
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Clobetasol
(administration & dosage)
- Dental Care for Chronically Ill
(methods)
- Gingival Diseases
(complications, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Lichen Planus, Oral
(complications, therapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oral Hygiene
(methods)
- Patient Education as Topic
- Treatment Outcome
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