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Oral lichen planus--a demographic study.

T Axéll, L Rundquist

    Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Oral lichen planus affects 1.9% of Swedish adults, with higher prevalence in women and older age groups. Reticular lichen planus is most common, typically on the buccal mucosa, and less prevalent in smokers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral medicine
    • Dermatology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting oral mucosa.
    • Understanding OLP prevalence and risk factors is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of oral lichen planus in a large Swedish population.
    • To investigate demographic variations, clinical subtypes, and intraoral locations of OLP.
    • To explore the association between OLP and smoking habits.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 20,333 Swedish individuals aged 15 years and above.
    • Data collection included demographic information, clinical examination for OLP diagnosis, and smoking status.
    • Statistical analysis to determine prevalence rates and associations.

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    Main Results:

    • Overall OLP prevalence was 1.9% (1.6% in men, 2.2% in women).
    • Highest prevalence observed in individuals aged 55-74 years.
    • Reticular OLP (77.3%) was the most common subtype, predominantly affecting the buccal mucosa (92%).
    • Smokers showed lower OLP prevalence, except for the plaque subtype.

    Conclusions:

    • Oral lichen planus is a relatively common condition in the Swedish adult population.
    • Age and sex are significant demographic factors influencing OLP prevalence.
    • Buccal mucosa is the primary site for OLP, with reticular form being most frequent.
    • Smoking may have a complex relationship with OLP, varying by subtype.