J Oral Med Pain.
2022 Sep;47(3):161-166. 10.14476/jomp.2022.47.3.161.
Management of Gingival Oral Lichen Planus with Free Gingival Graft: 10-Year Follow-Up Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Dental Spa Clinic, Daejeon, Korea
- 2Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
- 3Wonkwang Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
- KMID: 2552194
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14476/jomp.2022.47.3.161
Abstract
- Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic oral mucosal disease affecting the buccal cheek, tongue, palate, lip, and gingival mucosa. Lesions in the gingiva make it difficult to control dental plaque due to pain. As a result, the disease is often accompanied by gingivitis or periodontitis. If OLP and dental plaque are not properly managed, the patient’s periodontal condition will worsen. Thus, clinicians treating OLP should emphasize periodic visits and dental plaque control. Here, we report the management of a patient who struggled with OLP for 20 years and discuss the importance of periodic regular observations and active periodontal management.
