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. 2024 Feb;236(4):285-292.
doi: 10.1038/s41415-024-7063-y. Epub 2024 Feb 23.

Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions - challenges and pitfalls for the general dental practitioner

Rebecca Binnie  1 , Marianne Louise Dobson  2 , Anna Chrystal  1 , Karolin Hijazi  3
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Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions - challenges and pitfalls for the general dental practitioner

Rebecca Binnie et al. Br Dent J. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Lichen planus is a chronic, mucocutaneous inflammatory condition which, due to its prevalence, will be familiar to the dental profession. However, diverse forms of presentation, important differential diagnosis, potential malignant change and monitoring requirements often result in challenges for those in primary care. This paper looks to examine these challenges and provide information to support those who are involved in recognition and management of patients with lichen planus.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Cutaneous lichen planus affecting the wrist flexor surface
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Clinical presentations of OLP. a) Reticular. b) Erosive/atrophic. c) Plaque-like. d) Desquamative gingivitis. e) Amalgam-related lichenoid reaction. f) Lichen planus of the lip
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Oral lupus erythematosus of the buccal mucosa
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Chronic oral graft versus host disease lesions on the tongue
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Management of OLP in primary dental care
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