Oral Lichen Planus: Clinical Presentation, Demographic Characteristics, and Risk Factors in a Retrospective Study of 186 Polish Patients.

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, recurrent mucocutaneous inflammatory disease that develops due to a disturbed immunological response triggered by endogenous and exogenous factors. To evaluate clinical presentation, demographic characteristics, and risk factors in a cohort of Polish patients with oral lichen planus (OLP). Medical records of 186 patients with OLP referred to the student outpatient clinic in Poznań University of Medical Sciences from 2013 to 2023 were analyzed in order to establish clinical presentation, patient's demographic characteristics, and risk factors for OLP.

Human Papillomavirus in Oral Lichen Planus: Is There an Association? A Meta-Analysis.

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, recurrent mucocutaneous inflammatory disease with unclearly defined etiology, where a potential role of several viruses has been considered. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the potential association between HPV and oral LP based on case-control and cross-sectional study results. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science (SCI), Google Scholar, and Scopus databases with the last update on 6 March 2024.

Adjunctive use of platelet-rich fibrin in surgical treatment of furcation defects: A systematic review.

Periodontitis is an infectious disease characterized by the inflammatory destruction of the tooth supporting tissues. In multi-rooted teeth, this process leads to periodontal destruction within furcations creating defects demanding in terms of treatment. Regeneration of class II furcation involvement, although possible, is considered an unpredictable procedure, especially in terms of the bone fill.

Prevalence of oral complications in the course of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection under mechanical non-invasive ventilation.

Background: The management of oral health during severe symptoms of Covid-19 is still a challenge, especially in intensive care units under invasive/noninvasive ventilation in hospital. Understanding the cause-and-effect relationships may allow for individual adjustment of oral care recommendations during Covid-19 disease. The study's objective was to assess Covid-19 patients' oral health status under hospital treatment due to pulmonary adverse Covid-19 outcomes.

Intraoperative ultrasonography for the reposition of the condylar process during bilateral sagittal osteotomy of the mandible-A case report.

Introduction: Ultrasonography (USG), being a safe, quick and relatively cheap examination, is used to diagnose various pathologic conditions. The application of ultrasound to assess the position of the condyle during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) may improve the treatment results.

Case Presentation: A 33-year-old patient, who was operated for a skeletal defect of maxilla and mandible with BSSO and Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy is discussed in this case report.

Psychological Functioning of Women Diagnosed with Lichen Planus and Other Diseases of the Oral Cavity-Explorative Study.

The role of psychosocial factors in the development of changes in lichen planus and other diseases of the oral cavity has been implicated, but is still understudied. Therefore, the aim of our study was to describe the specific profile of psychological functioning of patients with these diseases, including the role of temperamental traits, action-oriented personality components, and self-esteem. In total, 94 adult women participated in the study: (1) with lichen planus (LP; = 46; = 54.

The effectiveness of topical forms of dexamethasone in the treatment of oral lichen planus- A systematic review.

The goal of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of dexamethasone compared to other treatments in oral lichen planus (OLP). The literature search used the following inclusion criteria: randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing dexamethasone and other treatment strategies in patients with OLP. The outcome measures included relief of symptoms, decrement of erosive area size, and changes in quality of life.

Oral mucositis in patients with acute myeloid leukemia treated with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in relation to the conditioning used prior to transplantation.

This study was designed to investigate the frequency and severity of oral mucositis in patients with acute myeloid leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, in relation to the type of conditioning used. Eighty patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia were assigned to two groups based on the conditioning regimen used before transplantation. The intensity of oral inflammatory lesions induced by chemotherapy (oral mucositis) was evaluated according to a 5-point scale recommended by World Health Organization.

Scarlet fever - a diagnostic challenge for dentists and physicians: A report of 2 cases with diverse symptoms.

Scarlet fever is an infectious disease caused by group A streptococcal bacteria, transmitted mainly through direct contact with the saliva and nasal fluids of infected people. It may also arise from streptococcal wound infections or burns. The disease most commonly affects children aged 5-15 years and manifests as a sore throat, fever and a sandpaper-like, papular skin rash.

Oral mucosal lesions in psoriatic patients based on disease severity and treatment approach.

Background: This observational case-control study was designed to investigate the frequency of oral lesions in psoriatic patients and to identify an association between mucosal involvement, the severity of the disease, and a form of treatment.

Methods: One hundred twenty-seven patients diagnosed with psoriasis were enrolled in this study from November 2018 to September 2019. The oral mucosa evaluation was based on the clinical appearance, location, and morphology of the lesions.

Beta-defensin 1 gene polymorphisms in the pathologies of the oral cavity-Data from meta-analysis: Association only with rs1047031 not with rs1800972, rs1799946, and rs11362.

Objectives: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to reveal a potential association of the four functional polymorphisms in human Beta-defensin 1 (DEFB1) gene: rs1047031(c*5G > A) at 3'UTR and rs11362 (-20 G > A), rs1800972(-44 C > G), and rs1799946 (-52 G > A) at 5'UTR with the risk of common oral cavity pathologies that included periodontitis, caries, lichen planus, and recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Methods: The relevant studies were obtained by the two researchers from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to April 29, 2020. The manual search of the reference lists was also performed.

Low-level laser therapy in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and oral lichen planus: a literature review.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and oral lichen planus (OLP) present inflammatory, recurrent diseases of the oral mucosa with not fully understood aetiology. Despite numerous attempts to discover an effective treatment for RAS and OLP, the current main treatment strategies are largely confined to the reduction of symptoms. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is of interest as a novel treatment modality.

Evaluation of the efficacy of treatment modalities in burning mouth syndrome-A systematic review.

Objectives: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a medical entity characterised by a spontaneous sensation of burning, numbness or pain of the oral mucosa in the absence of clinical symptoms. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of various current treatments for BMS.

Methods: The literature search used the following inclusion criteria: randomised controlled trials (RCTs) which compared one or more treatment strategies for patients with primary/idiopathic BMS with a placebo group describing all types of interventions.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) - a promising treatment option: A report of two cases.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic, ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa that affects 10-25% of the population. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is not fully understood, although a polygenic mode of inheritance and immunological dysregulation have been suggested in several studies. The contribution of numerous predisposing factors, such as a deficiency of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid, trauma, emotional stress, endocrine disturbances, or allergy, have also been considered.

Systemic and environmental risk factors for recurrent aphthous stomatitis in a Polish cohort of patients.

Introduction: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease without a clearly defined etiology.

Aim: To analyze the influence of systemic diseases, medications, smoking and a family history of RAS on the prevalence and the course of the condition in Polish patients with RAS.

Material And Methods: Seventy-eight patients with RAS and 72 subjects without a history of RAS were enrolled in the study.

Beta-defensin 1 gene polymorphisms at 5' untranslated region are not associated with a susceptibility to recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms of the β-defensin 1 gene: -20 G > A and -44 C > G at 5 untranslated region and recurrent aphthous stomatitis in a cohort of Polish patients.

Design: One hundred and six patients suffering from recurrent aphthous stomatitis and 96 healthy volunteers were genotyped at β-defensin 1-20 G > A and -44 C > G using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) approach. The results were statistically analysed with the difference test between two proportion and chi-square tests with p < 0.

Hand, foot and mouth disease as an emerging public health problem: Case report of familial child-to-adult transmission.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious viral infectious disease that commonly affects small children. Typical clinical symptoms include low-grade fever, malaise and myalgia followed by a characteristic maculovesicular eruption on hands, feet and the oral cavity. In most cases, the disease is self-limiting, but some severe complications, including pneumonia, meningitis and encephalitis, may occasionally occur.

Haematinic deficiencies and patient clinical profiles in Polish patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a common ulcerative disorder of the oral mucosa, where the immune impairment may develop in genetically predisposed subjects exposed to certain environmental factors. The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency of anaemia, iron and vitamin B12 deficiency in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and to explore its impact on the clinical presentation of RAS.

Methods: A total of 141 adults including the following: 71 subjects with RAS and 70 controls were enrolled in the study.

Vitamin D status in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Introduction: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common chronic inflammatory oral mucosa disease with an unknown cause. However, dysregulation of the immune response seems to play an important role in this disease.

Aim: To evaluate the vitamin D status in RAS patients and its effects on RAS severity, given the likely immunomodulatory function of vitamin D in the human organism.

Evaluation of serum zinc levels in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is an ulcerative disease of the oral mucosa without a clearly defined etiology. The aim of the study was to evaluate the serum zinc levels in patients with RAS in comparison to healthy controls and to validate the association between zinc levels and the course of RAS.

Methods: Seventy-five patients with RAS and 72 controls underwent full dental examination.

The absence of an association between Interleukin 1β gene polymorphisms and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic, ulcerative disease with a probable polygenic mode of inheritance and complex etiology with a strong immunological background. The aim of the present study was to determine the possible association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the IL-1β gene: IL-1β-511 T>C (rs16944) and IL-1β+3954C>T (rs1143634) and RAS susceptibility in a moderately large group of patients.

Design: One hundred and four patients with minor, major and herpetiform RAS and 75 healthy volunteers were genotyped at IL-1β-511 T>C (rs16944) and IL-1β+3954C>T (rs1143634) using the PCR-RFLP approach.

Clinical phenotype of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and interleukin-1β genotype in a Polish cohort of patients.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between a clinical profile and the interleukin-1β (IL-1β) genotype in a Polish cohort of patients with RAS.

Methods: One hundred and four patients with RAS were enrolled in the study and all were subject to an oral examination. The severity of RAS was assessed according to the clinical type of the disease, the number of lesions per flare-up and the length of intervals between the episodes.

[Macroscopic evaluation of the oral mucosa and analysis of salivary pH in patients with anorexia nervosa].

Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to evaluate the status of the oral mucosa, to assess the prevalence of Candida in the oral cavity and to analyze the pH values of total saliva in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) in comparison to the general population.

Method: A controlled clinical trial was designed for two, age-matched, female groups: patients with AN (Group A, n=31) and healthy women (Group 0, n = 40). Total saliva was collected at rest and after stimulation by chewing paraffin wax.

Burning mouth syndrome - a common dental problem in perimenopausal women.

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by the presence of burning, paresthesia or pain of the oral mucosa in the absence of pathologic lesions revealed during the clinical examination. Moreover, the pain may be accompanied by oral dryness, hypersensitivity to some food compounds and taste disorders. Etiopathogenesis of this condition remains unclear.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: genetic aspects of etiology.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS; recurrent aphthous ulcers - RAU; canker sores) is a chronic inflammatory, ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa. Its prevalence in the general population ranges between 5% and 20%, depending on the method and group studied. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is considered to be multifactorial, but remains still not fully understood.