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Lichen planus evoked by periodontal surgery
J Katz1, J Goultschin, R Benoliel
1Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|April 1, 1988
Summary
This case study describes Lichen Planus (LP) developing after periodontal surgery. Local trauma may trigger LP in genetically susceptible individuals, suggesting conservative oral treatment for patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Immunology
Background:
- Lichen Planus (LP) is an inflammatory condition affecting oral tissues.
- Periodontal surgery involves trauma to the gums and supporting structures.
Observation:
- A patient, previously unaffected by LP, developed the condition post-periodontal surgery.
- The onset of LP occurred in an area subjected to surgical trauma.
Findings:
- Local trauma potentially triggers LP in genetically predisposed individuals.
- Altered local immunity in oral tissues may play a role in LP development post-surgery.
Implications:
- Conservative dental treatment is recommended for LP patients, particularly those with erosive LP.
- Minimizing oral tissue trauma is crucial to prevent LP exacerbation or onset.