ArticleThe open dentistry journal2017
Xerostomia and Salivary Gland Hypofunction in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus Before and After Treatment with Topical Corticosteroids.
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- "Exploring the Link Between Oral Lichen Planus and Xerostomia: A Systematic Literature Review".Immunity, inflammation and disease · 2024Pooled it
- A Decadal Bibliometric Analysis on the Therapeutic Strategies in Oral Lichen Planus.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Patients with oral lichen planus display lower levels of salivary acidic glycoproteins than individuals without oral mucosal disease.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Comment on "Xerostomia and Salivary Gland Hypofunction in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus Before and After Treatment with Topical Corticosteroids".The open dentistry journal · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundOral lichen planus and mouth dryness are common pathoses, yet not entirely understood. These two conditions may be associated, with a few studies investigating the relationship between mouth dryness and oral lichen planus providing conflicting results. None of the studies have explored the specific impact of disease treatment on mouth dryness.
objectiveThe purpose of this observational before and after comparison study was to examine the effect of treatment of oral lichen planus with topical corticosteroids on mouth dryness.
methodsNineteen subjects with oral lichen planus were evaluated for the severity of xerostomia using a xerostomia inventory and a visual analogue scale. Stimulated and unstimulated whole salivary flow rates, unstimulated salivary pH and buffering capacity were also measured. All subjects were evaluated before and after treatment with topical corticosteroids.
resultsAll subjects reported xerostomia before treatment with topical corticosteroids, with 79% reporting a significant improvement (
conclusionThe results of this study suggest that treatment of oral lichen planus with topical corticosteroids may decrease the severity of dry mouth symptoms.
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