A clinical report of an oral lichen planus associated to epidermoid carcinoma in contact with metallic restorations

Resumo

The aim of this study was to relate the clinical case of a patient with oral lichen planus (OLP) and a history of epidermoid carcinoma associated with metallic restorations. The etiology of OLP is a mucocutaneous disease, which is poorly understood. Studies point to the potential of malignant transformation of OLP and its association with metallic restorations. The metallic restorations were replaced by crowns with a ceramic covering associated and osseointegrated implants in the edentulous areas. About 1 year later, it was observed a bilateral regression of the tongue lesions. The replacement of metallic restorations can contribute to improvement of OLP.

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Lichen planus, Contact dermatitis, Carcinoma

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The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, v. 15, n. 5, p. 651-653, 2014.