Diagnosis and management of oral lichenoid reactions.
Lichen planus is one of the most common mucocutaneous conditions seen in dental practice. A variety of other conditions known as lichenoid reactions can simulate lichen planus either clinically or histologically. This paper will discuss the more common lichenoid reactions seen in clinical practice and review the diagnosis and management of these conditions.
Wright
John
J
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA.
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D002935:Cinnamomum zeylanicum / Q000009:adverse effects; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017612:Gold Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000150:complications
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D017612:Gold Compounds; D003723:Dental Amalgam