Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 5, 93-94
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association
Diagnosing and managing oral lichen planus
SD Vincent
University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Iowa City 52242.
Lichen planus is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory disease characterized by unpredictable exacerbations and remissions. It affects the skin and/or mucous membrane in nearly 2 percent of the adult population. The symptoms are transient, but clinical evidence of oral disease is more persistent.