title: Topical corticosteroids in dental practice.
abstract: Topical corticosteroids represent an important therapeutic aid in the management of a range of oral mucosal disease conditions. Like all medications, their successful use depends upon an understanding of the disease process. This includes an appropriate diagnosis, a clear view of the desirable treatment outcomes and knowledge of whether treatment is aimed at management of a chronic disease or enhanced resolution of a short-term condition. This paper reviews the use of topical corticosteroids and their possible roles in the management of oral disease.
authors.affiliation: Oral Pathology, Dental School, The University of Queensland. n.savage@uq.edu.au
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Savage
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids