STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ORAL EROSIONS ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH LICHEN PLANUS

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin and mucous membranes, particularly the oral mucosa. Oral lichen planus (OLP) is characterized by erosive lesions that can significantly impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients. This study aims to assess the impact of oral e...

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Published inRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 303 - 311
Main Authors Gabriela Stoleriu, Ancuta Lupu, Florina Filip Ciubotaru, Minela Maranduca, Cristina Stanescu, Daciana Elena Branisteanu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation 01.09.2024
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multidisciplinary approach
oral erosions
oral lichen planus
quality of life
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Summary:Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin and mucous membranes, particularly the oral mucosa. Oral lichen planus (OLP) is characterized by erosive lesions that can significantly impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients. This study aims to assess the impact of oral erosions on the QoL of patients with OLP, exploring the clinical features, symptom severity, and psychological burden associated with the condition. The increased symptom and disease duration proportionally correlated with higher OHIP-49 questionnaire mean scores. According to the OHIP-49 questionnaire results, the erosions in lichen planus mainly functionally limit patients and produce physical pain and psychological discomfort.
ISSN:2066-7000
2601-4661
DOI:10.6261/RJOR.2024.3.16.32