Oral lichen nitidus case report.

Clin Case Rep

Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences Dundee Dental Hospital & School, University of Dundee Dundee UK.

Published: March 2021

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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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7981618PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3660DOI Listing

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