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García-Pola M, Rodríguez-Fonseca L, Suárez-Fernández C, Sanjuán-Pardavila R, Seoane-Romero J, Rodríguez-López S. Bidirectional Association between Lichen Planus and Hepatitis C-An Update Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5777. [PMID: 37762719 PMCID: PMC10531646 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder associated with systemic diseases such as hepatitis C (HCV). The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between LP and HCV bidirectionally through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A comprehensive search of studies published was performed in the databases of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Out of 18,491 articles, 192 studies were included. The global prevalence of HCV positive (HCV+) in LP patients registered from 143 studies was 9.42% [95% confidence interval (CI), 7.27-11.58%], and from these, 84 studies showed HCV+ 4-fold more frequent in LP than a control group (OR, 4.48; 95% CI, 3.48-5.77). The global prevalence of LP in patients HCV+ recorded from 49 studies was 7.05% (95% CI, 4.85-9.26%), and from these, 15 registered a 3-fold more LP in HCV (OR, 3.65; 95% CI, 2.14-6.24). HCV+ in LP patients showed great geographic variability (OR, 2.7 to 8.57), and the predominantly cutaneous location was higher (OR, 5.95) than the oral location (OR, 3.49). LP in HCV+ patients was more frequent in the Eastern Mediterranean (OR, 5.51; 95% CI, 1.40-15.57). There is a higher prevalence of HCV+ in LP and vice versa than in the control group, especially in certain geographical areas that should be taken into consideration when doing screening in countries with an upper prevalence of HCV among the general population.
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- María García-Pola
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15780 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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Caponio VCA, Baca-González L, González-Serrano J, Torres J, López-Pintor RM. Effect of the use of platelet concentrates on new bone formation in alveolar ridge preservation: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:4131-4146. [PMID: 37439800 PMCID: PMC10415431 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05126-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the histomorphometric changes occurring in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) based on the use of different plasma concentrates (PCs) in randomized clinical trials (RCT). There is controversy whether the placement of PCs in ARP is effective in the formation of new bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database to answer the PICO question: In patients undergoing tooth extraction followed by ARP, do PCs alone in the post-extraction socket in comparison with spontaneous healing improve new vital bone formation percentage in histomorphometric analysis after more than 10 weeks? The risk of bias was assessed and a meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS Of 3809 results, 8 studies were considered suitable for inclusion. A total of 255 teeth were extracted in 250 patients. Regarding the PCs used, ARP was performed with platelet- and leukocyte-rich fibrin (L-PRF) in 120 sockets, and with pure platelet-rich plasma (P-PRP) in 31 sockets and 104 sockets were controlled. PCs improved new bone formation in ARP with respect to the spontaneous healing group (SMD = 1.77, 95%C.I. = 1.47-2.06, p-value < 000.1). There were no differences between the different PCs (L-PRF and P-PRP). CONCLUSION The results of this meta-analysis support the efficacy of the use of PCs in new bone formation in ARP. With respect to the different types of PCs studied, no differences were observed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE When planning implant surgery after tooth extraction, treatment with PCs should be considered for ARP. Any PC increases new bone formation compared to spontaneous healing.
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- Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- ORALMED Research Group, Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- ORALMED Research Group, Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.
- Departamento de Especialidades Clínicas Odontológicas, Facultad de Odontología, Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- ORALMED Research Group, Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- ORALMED Research Group, Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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González-Serrano J, Serrano J, Sanz M, Torres J, Hernández G, López-Pintor RM. Efficacy and safety of a bioadhesive gel containing propolis extract, nanovitamin C and nanovitamin E on desquamative gingivitis: a double-blind, randomized, clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:879-888. [PMID: 35900605 PMCID: PMC9889524 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04653-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy of a gel-containing propolis extract, nanovitamin C, and nanovitamin E as adjuvants to professional plaque removal on desquamative gingivitis (DG). MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients suffering DG due to mucocutaneous diseases. Patients received professional supragingival prophylaxis with oral hygiene instructions and were randomly assigned to use test or control gels as toothpaste and to apply it on DG lesions 3 times/day for 4 weeks. DG clinical score (DGCS), clinical periodontal variables, and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) were collected at baseline, 2 and 4 weeks. RESULTS Twenty-two patients were randomly assigned to test (n = 11) or control group (n = 11). Eighteen had diagnosis of oral lichen planus and four of mucous membrane pemphigoid. DGCS statistically decreased in both groups after treatment with no significant differences between groups. Clinical periodontal outcomes decreased in both groups, but no significant differences were observed. Periodontal variables statistically improved only in test group after treatment. VAS and OHIP-14 scores decreased in test and control groups without significant differences. However, only one test group showed a statistically significant decrease in VAS and OHIP-14 scores after treatment. No adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS Test gel may alleviate DG and improve quality of life without side effects. CLINICAL RELEVANCE A gel-containing propolis extract, nanovitamin C, and nanovitamin E as adjuvants to mechanical debridement may improve both clinical and patient related outcomes in DG patients without side effects. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The study protocol was registered at clinicaltrials.gov with the following number: NCT05124366 on October 16, 2021.
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- José González-Serrano
- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain ,grid.4795.f0000 0001 2157 7667Departamento de Especialidades Clínicas Odontológicas. Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Plaza Ramón Y Cajal S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Zhao W, Lin D, Deng S, Wang S, Guo Y, Yang J, Shi X, Zhou H. Synergistic Efficacy of Plaque Control with Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection on Erosive Non-Gingival Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13787. [PMID: 36360666 PMCID: PMC9655481 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study is the first time to assess the synergistic efficacy and safety of plaque control on erosive non-gingival oral lichen planus (OLP). A randomized, controlled, clinical trial with blind evaluation was designed, and 48 OLP patients with erosive non-gingival OLP lesions were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 25, receiving intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection, periodontal scaling, and oral hygiene instruction) and the control group (n = 23, only receiving intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection) once a week for 2 weeks. Erosion size, pain level, plaque index, and community periodontal index were measured at every visit. Patients cured of erosion were followed up for 3 months to evaluate the recurrence rate. Adverse reactions were also recorded. At day 14 ± 2, the experimental group showed a higher completely healed percentage of erosion, a greater reduction of erosion size and pain level. However, no significant difference was observed in the recurrence rate. No participants had any severe adverse reactions. In conclusion, an improvement was observed in patients with plaque control, and future studies with larger sample sizes are needed to reinforce the external validity of this study.
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- Wei Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Medicine, Qingdao Stomatological Hospital, Qingdao 266001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Mergoni G, Magnani V, Goldoni M, Vescovi P, Manfredi M. Effects of oral healthcare motivation in patients with gingival oral lichen planus: A randomized controlled trial. Oral Dis 2019; 25:1335-1343. [PMID: 30947385 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The role of dental plaque in gingival lesions caused by oral lichen planus has not been fully defined. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of oral healthcare motivation on clinical variables in patients with gingival oral lichen planus. MATERIAL AND METHODS Oral lichen planus patients with symptomatic gingival lesions were randomized in control and intervention groups. The intervention group was instructed to effectively remove bacterial biofilm from dental surfaces, while controls did not receive any advice. The outcome variables were as follows: quality of life (OHIP-14), pain, plaque index and clinical severity of the disease (Escudier index). Outcome variables were assessed at 0, 4 and 20 weeks and analysed using an ANOVA model for factorial design. RESULTS Data from 60 patients were collected. Regression analysis showed a significant positive trend of OHIP-14, plaque index and Escudier index in the intervention group compared to controls (p < 0.05). Pain did not prove significantly different (p = 0.408). CONCLUSIONS Plaque control improved both OHIP-14 and gingival lesion clinical severity. Oral hygienists should be involved in the multidisciplinary management of patients affected by oral lichen planus with gingival lesions.
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- Giovanni Mergoni
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Statistica Medica, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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Desquamative Gingivitis - A Clinicopathological Review. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2019; 44:331-336. [PMID: 31123607 PMCID: PMC6421479 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.44.04.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This article aims to review the etiology, clinical features and diagnosis of desquamative gingivitis in order to outline all the aspects necessary to increase the efficiency of patient management. Because of the polymorphic etiology, dental practitioners may elude the correct diagnose. Consequently, we find it important to underline all the clinical features that desquamative gingivitis may have as well as the associated oral lesions. Also we shortly review the systemic disorders that frequently associate desquamative gingivitis. It is important to know that the muco-cutaneous disorders frequently involved can have an abrupt onset with lesions sometimes confined to the gingiva. In evolution these diseases can be life threatening and a quick treatment can assure not only a more favorable evolution but also a better life quality. Laboratory analyses are mandatory in order to correctly diagnose the main systemic disorder. Histology and direct immunofluorescence investigations are the most accurate. Remission of the underlining disease brings improvement or even resolution of the oral lesions.
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Panta P, Andhavarapu A, Sarode SC, Sarode G, Patil S. Reverse Koebnerization in a linear oral lichenoid lesion: A case report. Clin Pract 2019; 9:1144. [PMID: 31312420 PMCID: PMC6600350 DOI: 10.4081/cp.2019.1144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The spectacle of Koebner’s phenomenon (KP) is interesting in that trauma precipitates a subset of pathologically distinct conditions, indicating the subtle interplay between sensitization and dermato-mucosal integrity. KP is interesting because, if factors initiating it are controlled, then it may be possible to prevent these debilitating conditions through induction of reverse Koebnerization. Herein, we present a report of a patient with an erosive lesion, localized to the occlusal plane on buccal and lingual mucosa, that interestingly subsided following 1 week after a dental scaling procedure. This report analytically describes the role of dental calculus and cuspal trauma as important triggers surrounding the genesis of oral lichenoid lesion and oral lichen planus. An engaging discussion on these closely related enigmatic entities forms the central theme of this report.
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- Prashanth Panta
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Suraram, Quthubullapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Sant-Tukaramnagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Sant-Tukaramnagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Garcia-Pola MJ, Rodriguez-López S, Fernánz-Vigil A, Bagán L, Garcia-Martín JM. Oral hygiene instructions and professional control as part of the treatment of desquamative gingivitis. Systematic review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2019; 24:e136-e144. [PMID: 30818305 PMCID: PMC6441599 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.22782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this present article was to evaluate the scientific evidence on the efficacy of daily hygiene and professional prophylaxis for treatment of desquamative gingivitis. Material and Methods The present systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA protocol. Searches were carried out in Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library up to July 2018, randomized clinical trials and cohort studies on desquamative gingivitis (DG), and oral diseases joined to DG. Results After screening, we found that nine publications met the eligibility criteria eight cohort studies and one randomized control trial. The diagnosis of the diseases corresponded to oral lichen planus (n=185), mucous membrane pemphigoid (n=13); plasma cell gingivitits (n=15) and pemphigus vulgar (n=11). The follow-up was between a week and a year after instructing patients. Dental daily hygiene and professional prophylaxis, at least with supragingival scaling and polishing have significantly improved the extension of the lesion and reduced the activity of DG, and gingival bleeding in all patients. Furthermore, these techniques have also reduced pain and gingival plaque. Conclusions In conclusion the studies presented support the efficacy of maintaining personal and professional oral hygiene in patients with GD, reducing the clinical signs of the disease, regardless of its pathogenesis. Key words:Desquamative gingivitis, oral hygiene, oral lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid; pemphigus, plasma cell gingivitis.
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- M-J Garcia-Pola
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Sciences of the Health, Julian Clavería, 33006 Oviedo, Spain,
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Bianco L, Romano F, Maggiora M, Bongiovanni L, Guzzi N, Curmei E, Arduino PG, Aimetti M. Effect of sonic versus manual supervised toothbrushing on both clinical and biochemical profiles of patients with desquamative gingivitis associated with oral lichen planus: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Dent Hyg 2018; 17:161-169. [PMID: 30507032 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this randomized, parallel-design, clinical trial was to investigate the effectiveness of an intensive plaque control programme with sonic versus manual toothbrushing on clinical outcomes and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) in desquamative gingivitis (DG) patients. METHODS A total of 32 patients affected by DG secondary to oral lichen planus (OLP) were consecutively recruited and randomly assigned to a test (n = 16) and control (n = 16) group. Both groups were enrolled in an intensive control programme comprising supragingival scaling and polishing, and brush-specific instructions for a period of 8 weeks. The treatment of interest (test) was the use of a sonic-powered toothbrush, and the standard treatment (control) was the utilization of a soft-bristle manual toothbrush for twice-daily home oral hygiene procedures. Periodontal parameters, patient-centred outcomes, MMP-1 and MMP-9 GCF levels were evaluated at baseline and 8 weeks after starting the programme. RESULTS The plaque control programme resulted in statistically significant reduction in periodontal parameters with consequent improvement in the clinical features, painful symptoms and severity of DG lesions in both groups (all P < 0.001). When a sonic toothbrush was used, there was a more significant decrease in clinical indices, mucosal disease scores and GCF levels of MMP-1 and MMP-9. CONCLUSIONS This clinical trial reported the effectiveness of a combined protocol based on professional oral hygiene and supervised toothbrushing in OLP patients with DG. The daily use of a sonic toothbrush would seem to perform better in the short term.
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- Laura Bianco
- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Effect of a structured plaque control on MMP-1 and MMP-9 crevicular levels in patients with desquamative gingivitis associated with oral lichen planus. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:2651-2658. [PMID: 30327948 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2704-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES No data are available in the literature on the extent to which the immune host-response and bacterial-elicited inflammation separately contributes to the increase in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of inflammatory biomarkers in patients affected by desquamative gingivitis (DG) secondary to oral lichen planus (OLP). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a structured plaque control intervention on GCF levels of MMP-1 and MMP-9 in OLP patients with DG and to compare them with those of non-OLP patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study population consisted of 18 unrelated Caucasian patients with DG, while 18 periodontally healthy subjects were recruited for the control group. Periodontal parameters and GCF biomarker amounts were evaluated at baseline and 2 months after a structured plaque control intervention, comprising professional oral hygiene sessions, manual toothbrushing, and interdental cleaning advice, only for DG patients. Determination of MMP-1 and MMP-9 levels was carried out by means of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS Plaque control program led to improvement in all examined clinical parameters and resulted in significant decrease in GCF total amount and concentration of MMP-1 and MMP-9 in comparison to baseline (p < 0.001). However, MMP-1 and MMP-9 levels in DG patients were still significantly higher than those in the healthy control group (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS These findings would seem to support an intrinsic upregulated expression of MMPs in DG patients that is exacerbated by bacterial plaque. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present outcomes provide further scientific grounds for the importance of strict professional oral hygiene sessions in DG patients.
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Park SY, Lee HJ, Kim SH, Kim SB, Choi YH, Kim YK, Yun PY. Factors affecting treatment outcomes in patients with oral lichen planus lesions: a retrospective study of 113 cases. J Periodontal Implant Sci 2018; 48:213-223. [PMID: 30202605 PMCID: PMC6125672 DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2018.48.4.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic oral mucosal disease that has been recognized as an immune condition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors affecting the clinical outcomes of topical corticosteroid application on OLP lesions using dexamethasone gargle and ointment. Methods The charts of patients who were clinically diagnosed with OLP and treated with dexamethasone from July 2003 to August 2017 at the Section of Dentistry of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital were thoroughly evaluated to identify subjects who were suitable for this retrospective study. For each patient, age at the index date, gender, medical history, and dental records related to OLP lesions and dexamethasone treatment were reviewed. Results In total, 113 of the 225 patients were included in the present study. Among them, 79 patients were female (69.9%) and 34 were male (30.1%), with a mean age of 57.6 years. The average duration of dexamethasone treatment was 4.7 months and the mean follow-up period was 2.24 years. Improvements were observed within 1 year after dexamethasone treatment in most cases, and 17.7% of patients had a new OLP lesion after treatment. New OLP lesions were more frequently gingival than mucosal, although mucosal OLP lesions were more common than gingival OLP lesions in all age groups. In age- and gender-adjusted multivariate logistic regression, a history of malignant disease was found to be a significant factor affecting the formation of new lesions. Gingival OLP lesions and intermittent use of dexamethasone showed near-significant associations. In Kaplan-Meier failure analysis, history of malignancy, menopausal status, age, and the site of the OLP lesion were significant factors affecting clinical outcomes. Conclusions The treatment outcomes of OLP were significantly influenced by age, history of malignancy, menopausal status, and the site of the OLP lesion, but not by factors related to dexamethasone treatment.
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- Shin-Young Park
- Department of Periodontology, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.,Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Mester A, Lucaciu O, Ciobanu L, Apostu D, Ilea A, Campian RS. Clinical features and management of oral lichen planus (OLP) with emphasis on the management of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related OLP. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2018; 18:217-223. [PMID: 29984679 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2018.3133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the occurrence of multiple, symmetrical lesions in the oral cavity. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been suggested as an etiological factor in OLP. The purpose of this review was to summarize the current literature regarding the treatment of OLP in patients with HCV infection. An electronic search of the PubMed database was conducted until January 2018, using the following keywords: OLP, HCV, corticosteroids, retinoids, immunomodulatory agents, surgical interventions, photochemotherapy, laser therapy, interferon, ribavirin, and direct-acting antivirals. We selected the articles focusing on the clinical features and treatment management of OLP in patients with/without HCV infection. Topical corticosteroids are considered the first-line treatment in OLP. Calcineurin inhibitors or retinoids can be beneficial for recalcitrant OLP lesions. Systemic therapy should be used in the case of extensive and refractory lesions that involve extraoral sites. Surgical intervention is recommended for isolated lesions. In patients with HCV, monotherapy with interferon (IFN)-α may either improve, aggravate or trigger OLP lesions, while combined IFN-α and ribavirin therapy does not significantly influence the progression of lesions. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy appears to be a promising approach in patients with HCV-related OLP, as it can improve symptoms of both liver disease and OLP, with fewer side effects. Nevertheless, for clinical utility of DAAs in OLP patients, further studies with larger sample sizes, adequate treatment duration, and long term follow-up are required.
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- Alexandru Mester
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Gobbo M, Rupel K, Zoi V, Perinetti G, Ottaviani G, Di Lenarda R, Bevilacqua L, Woo SB, Biasotto M. Scoring systems for Oral Lichen Planus used by differently experienced raters. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2017; 22:e562-e571. [PMID: 28809373 PMCID: PMC5694178 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.21833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background Scoring systems have been widely used to evaluate the severity and activity of oral lichen planus (OLP). The aim of the present study was to compare two existing (one modified) scoring systems in the evaluation of OLP severity and correlation with pain. Three differently experienced raters were involved. Material and Methods Consecutive patients with OLP were assessed for pain using the Visual Analogue Scale and examined at 10 intraoral sites before starting (T0) and three weeks after (T1) steroid therapy (Clobetasol). Three differently experienced raters evaluated photographs using two scoring systems designated White-Erosive-Atrophic (WEA) modified from an older WEA system (WEA-MOD) and Reticular-erythematous-Ulcerative (REU) systems. WEA-MOD Kendall’s W and interclass correlation coefficient were calculated and correlation between REU/WEA-MOD and pain was calculated using Spearman coefficient. Results Most patients showed lesions on buccal mucosa (85-93,5%) and maxillary/mandibular gingivae (31,8-31,2%), predominantly reticular. At T0, Kendall-W coefficients of 0.89 and 0.74 were obtained for the REU and WEA respectively. At T1, Kendall-W coefficients of 0.83 and 0.58 were obtained for the REU and WEA respectively. Interclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.87 to 0.90 for REU and from 0.58 to 0.87 for WEA. REU and WEA scores significantly decreased after therapy (p<0.000) as well as VAS (p<0.05). REU score showed correlation with VAS. Conclusions All the raters achieved comparable measures using REU whereas WEA and WEA-MOD seem less reproducible. REU seems to correlate to disease activity and pain. Key words:Oral lichen planus, scoring system, VAS, REU, WEA, rater.
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- M Gobbo
- Division of oral medicine and pathology, Dental Science Department, Ospedale Maggiore, 34100, Trieste, Italy,
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Karagoz G, Bektas-Kayhan K, Unur M. Desquamative gingivitis: A review. J Istanb Univ Fac Dent 2016; 50:54-60. [PMID: 28955567 PMCID: PMC5573533 DOI: 10.17096/jiufd.57228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Accepted: 06/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is characterized by
the erythematous gingiva, desquamation and erosion
of the gingival epithelium, and blister formation. It is
a common clinical manifestation in several diseases.
Contact allergic reactions to various oral hygiene
products and chemical agents have also been reported
to represent as DG. The management of DG has been
a major problem, largely because the etiology of the
disease has been elusive. In this paper, we aimed to
review the current literature on the pathogenesis,
diagnosis management and prognosis of DG.
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- Gizem Karagoz
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Turkey
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Leite FRM, Nascimento GG, Demarco FF, Waechter J, Etges A. Use of Fusidic Acid for Desquamative Gingivitis Treatment: 1-Year Follow-Up. Braz Dent J 2015; 26:422-7. [DOI: 10.1590/0103-64402013x0117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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<p>This study evaluated retrospectively the effect of fusidic acid on the management of desquamative gingivitis (DG). The study population consisted of 15 patients with DG. Patients were requested to make topical application of 2% fusidic acid ointment 4 times a day for 6 weeks. Clinical assessments were recorded at baseline, at 6 weeks and 12 months after beginning the therapy. Patients' examination involved lesion size area, pain score and impact on daily activities. All patients presented lesions in maxilla; in 9 patients (60.0%) lesions were predominately at the anterior region and 6 (40.0%) at the posterior region of maxilla. Treatment significantly (p<0.05) reduced the pain intensity (from 5.4±1.12 to 1.16±0.97) and its periodicity (from 53.33% with pain>3 x/week to 13.33%), and the lesion size in 72.47% (±4.12) immediately after 6 weeks of treatment. Improvements were sustained for 12 months compared to baseline (p<0.001). It also reduced the impact of disease in daily activities (eating and oral hygiene performance), and improved the emotional condition of patients, who reported better social relationships and habits. Topical application of fusidic acid may be a possible alternative local palliative therapy for desquamative gingivitis treatment.</p>
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Stone SJ, Heasman PA, Staines KS, McCracken GI. The impact of structured plaque control for patients with gingival manifestations of oral lichen planus: a randomized controlled study. J Clin Periodontol 2015; 42:356-62. [DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Simon J. Stone
- School of Dental Sciences; Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- School of Dental Sciences; Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- School of Oral and Dental Sciences; University of Bristol; Bristol UK
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Stone SJ, McCracken GI, Heasman PA, Staines KS, Pennington M. Cost-effectiveness of personalized plaque control for managing the gingival manifestations of oral lichen planus: a randomized controlled study. J Clin Periodontol 2013; 40:859-67. [PMID: 23800196 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIM To undertake cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses of an intervention to improve oral health in patients presenting with the gingival manifestations of oral lichen planus (OLP). MATERIALS & METHODS Eighty-two patients were recruited to a 20-week randomized controlled trial. The intervention was personalized plaque control comprising powered tooth brushing and inter-dental cleaning advice. The primary outcome measure was the oral health impact profile (OHIP) with secondary outcomes of pain, plaque index, mucosal disease score and cost-effectiveness. Private cost data and stated willingness-to-pay (WTP) values for treatment were obtained from intervention patients at 20 weeks. RESULTS Overall, 81% of intervention patients showed improvement in both plaque index and mucosal disease score at 20 weeks compared to 30% of controls that continued with their usual plaque control regimen. All intervention group patients stated a positive WTP value. The mean net value of the treatment was £172 compared to the incremental cost of the treatment estimated at £122.75. The cost-effectiveness analysis resulted in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of £13 per OHIP point. CONCLUSIONS The tailored plaque control programme was more effective than control in treating the gingival manifestations of oral lichen planus. The programme is cost effective for modest values placed on a point on the OHIP scale and patients generally valued the treatment in excess of the cost.
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- Simon J Stone
- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Salgado DS, Jeremias F, Capela MV, Onofre MA, Massucato EMS, Orrico SRP. Plaque control improves the painful symptoms of oral lichen planus gingival lesions. A short-term study. J Oral Pathol Med 2013; 42:728-32. [PMID: 23721580 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease with manifestation in the oral mucosa, the gingiva being one of the most affected regions. In some cases, the lesion may be painful and lead to fragility of the tissues, so that precise diagnosis and adequate treatment are indispensible factors for improving the clinical condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of plaque control in the improvement of clinical features and painful symptoms of oral lichen planus with gingival involvement. METHODS Twenty patients diagnosed with gingival lichen planus confirmed by histopathological examination were selected. The patients were evaluated by a trained examiner, with regard to the clinical features of the lesions [Index of Escudier et al. (Br J Dermatol, 157, 2007, 765)]; painful symptoms (Visual Analog Scale); and periodontally, as regards the visible plaque and gingival bleeding indices. Periodontal treatment consisted of supragingival scaling and oral hygiene instruction, with professional plaque removal afterward for a period of 4 weeks. The entire sample was evaluated at the baseline and at the conclusion of treatment, and the results were analyzed by the Wilcoxon nonparametric test. RESULTS The data demonstrated that the majority of patients were women (90%), with a mean age of 55.9 years. Periodontal treatment resulted in statistically significant reduction (P < 0.05) in the periodontal indices, with consequent improvement in the clinical features and painful symptoms of the lesions. CONCLUSIONS It was demonstrated that plaque control was effective in improving the clinical features and painful symptoms of oral lichen planus with gingival involvement.
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- Daniela S Salgado
- Diagnostic and Surgery Department, Araraquara School of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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López-Jornet P, Camacho-Alonso F. Application of a motivation-behavioral skills protocol in gingival lichen planus: a short-term study. J Periodontol 2011; 81:1449-54. [PMID: 20572768 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2010.100245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The main objective of the present study was to assess the efficacy of a motivation–behavioral skills protocol for plaque control in patients with gingival lichen planus. METHODS A pre- and post-test descriptive clinical study was made of 40 consecutive white patients with gingival lichen planus: five males (12.5%) and 35 females (87.5%); mean age: 57 years. A motivation–behavioral skills protocol for oral hygiene was applied, with the determination of gingival scores (gingival index, plaque extension, and Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs [CPITN]) and patient evaluation after 4 and 8 weeks. RESULTS The clinical parameters in relation to the different forms of gingival lichen planus showed statistically significant improvements for gingival index, plaque extension, and CPITN (P <0.001) as determined 4 and 8 weeks after starting the program. CONCLUSIONS The application of an active prevention program in patients with gingival lichen planus is important because it offers benefits for periodontal health. However, more long-term studies are needed to confirm the results obtained.
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- Pia López-Jornet
- Department of Oral Medicine, Murcia University Dental School, Murcia, Spain.
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Gagari E, Damoulis PD. Desquamative gingivitis as a manifestation of chronic mucocutaneous disease. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2010; 9:184-8. [PMID: 21050381 DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2010.07543.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical descriptive term indicating "peeling gums". DG is usually the result of a disease process that causes separation of the epithelium from the underlying connective tissue in the oral masticatory mucosa. DG may be a manifestation of several mucocutaneous diseases, most commonly cicatricial pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris and lichen planus. Correct diagnosis of the underlying disease in DG patients requires careful clinical observation, detailed examination of medical history, biopsy and histopathological examination of the lesions as well as more specialized tests such as direct and indirect immunofluorescence. Treatment of DG consists of treating the underlying disease and often requires the use of immunosuppressive agents, such as corticosteroids. Elimination of local gingival irritants, such as dental plaque and calculus, can significantly improve the treatment outcome.
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- Eleni Gagari
- Department of Dermatology, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece.
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Scattarella A, Petruzzi M, Ballini A, Grassi F, Nardi G. Oral lichen planus and dental hygiene: a case report. Int J Dent Hyg 2010; 9:163-6. [PMID: 21356010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00454.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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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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- A Scattarella
- Department of Dental Sciences and Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
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Motta ACF, Domaneschi C, Komesu MC, Souza CDS, Aoki V, Migliari DA. Double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled clinical trial with clobetasol propionate in desquamative gingivitis. Braz Dent J 2009; 20:231-6. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-64402009000300011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a 0.05% clobetasol propionate ointment administered in trays to 22 patients with desquamative gingivitis in a double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled trial. Patients received container number 1 and were instructed to apply the ointment 3 times a day for 2 weeks, and to reduce the application to once a day in the third week. Next, the patients were then instructed to discontinue the treatment for 2 weeks, and were then given container 2, used in the same way and for the same length of time as container 1. Regarding signs, 17 patients presented some improvement, while 5 experienced worsening with clobetasol propionate. With the placebo, 14 patients presented some improvement, and 8 patients presented worsening. For symptoms, there was complete improvement in 2 patients, partial improvement in 12, no response in 7, and worsening in 1 with clobetasol propionate. With the placebo, there was partial improvement in 8 patients, no response in 12 and worsening in 2. No statistically significant difference was found between clobetasol and placebo (p>0.05). Within the period designed to treat the gingival lesions of the patients, clobetasol propionate did not significantly outperform the placebo.
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