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Oral lichen planus and stress: An appraisal
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Sandhu, Simarpreet V. Sandhu, Jagpreet S. Bansal, Himanta Dua, Vinay |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Abstract | Introduction: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by bilateral white striations or plaques on the buccal mucosa, tongue or gingiva that has a multifactorial etiology, where the psychogenic factors seem to play an important role. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the existing relation between the OLP and psychological alterations of the patient, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Materials and Methods: Hospital anxiety and depression scale was applied for psychometric analysis. Results: The study indicates a definitive relationship between a stressful life event and onset and progression of OLP. Conclusion: Stress management and bereavement counseling should be a part of management protocol of OLP. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4147812/pdf https://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2014;volume=5;issue=3;spage=352;epage=356;aulast=Sandhu;type=2 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 0976237X |
| e-ISSN | 09762361 |
| DOI | 10.4103/0976-237x.137946 |
| Journal | Contemporary Clinical Dentistry |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 5 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Publisher Date | 2014-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Rehabilitation Anxiety Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Lichen Planus Psychosomatic Stress Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, Volume 5, Issue 3 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Oral Surgery Periodontics Orthodontics |
