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Effects of oral healthcare motivation in patients with gingival oral lichen planus: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Mergoni Giovanni,
Magnani Veronica,
Goldoni Matteo,
Vescovi Paolo,
Manfredi Maddalena
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
oral diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.953
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1601-0825
pISSN - 1354-523X
DOI - 10.1111/odi.13104
Subject(s) - medicine , oral lichen planus , randomized controlled trial , dentistry , clinical trial , dental plaque , oral and maxillofacial pathology , lesion , quality of life (healthcare) , randomization , dermatology , surgery , nursing
Objectives The role of dental plaque in gingival lesions caused by oral lichen planus has not been fully defined. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of oral healthcare motivation on clinical variables in patients with gingival oral lichen planus. Material and Methods Oral lichen planus patients with symptomatic gingival lesions were randomized in control and intervention groups. The intervention group was instructed to effectively remove bacterial biofilm from dental surfaces, while controls did not receive any advice. The outcome variables were as follows: quality of life (OHIP‐14), pain, plaque index and clinical severity of the disease (Escudier index). Outcome variables were assessed at 0, 4 and 20 weeks and analysed using an ANOVA model for factorial design. Results Data from 60 patients were collected. Regression analysis showed a significant positive trend of OHIP‐14, plaque index and Escudier index in the intervention group compared to controls ( p < 0.05). Pain did not prove significantly different ( p = 0.408). Conclusions Plaque control improved both OHIP‐14 and gingival lesion clinical severity. Oral hygienists should be involved in the multidisciplinary management of patients affected by oral lichen planus with gingival lesions.