Vaishnavi Devi B
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research
Treatment Modalities in the Management of Oral Lichen Planus-An Institutional Experience
Author(s): Vaishnavi Devi B and Santhosh Kumar MP*
Introduction: Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune mucosal disorder affecting the skin and mucosa. It has high chances of malignant transformation which affects one to two percent of the general population. The main symptoms of oral lichen planus include burning sensation, pain, white patches, irritation, and blisters. Assessment of oral lichen planus is essential prior to any specialized procedure to avert any further oral and systemic complications. Screening of lichen planus condition has become a necessity in developing countries and study of this nature will have enormous public health impact. The aim of this study is to assess the treatment modalities in the management of oral lichen planus in patients visiting different outpatient departments of private dental college hospital, Chennai. Methods: All the cases referred from the month of September 2020 to February 2021 for oral li.. Read More»