This case report aims to increase awareness that lichen nitidus may affect the mouth and therefore supports multidisciplinary management, particularly between dermatologists and dental professionals.
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March 2003
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between amalgam restorations and oral lichen planus.
Study Design: Eighty-one patients with oral lichenoid lesions were characterized clinically and skin patch tested for amalgam or mercury hypersensitivity. Thirty-three of these patients had amalgam fillings in contact with oral lesions replaced and were followed to determine the outcome.