Oral lichen planus and dental hygiene: a case report.

Abstract

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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.

• 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)
• Copyright: © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

Chemical References

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Clobetasol

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