2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21852
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Gold Dental Implant-Induced Oral Lichen Planus

Abstract: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory cutaneous and mucosal disease mostly affecting middle-aged individuals. The etiology of lichen planus is unknown, but current literature suggests that it is an altered immune response characterized by dysregulated T-cell activation and subsequent inflammation which can be associated with conditions like allergic contact dermatitis and hepatitis C. Additionally, heavy metals like lead, tin, arsenic, and bismuth can create inflammatory and allergic reactions that can predi… Show more

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“…Ceramics should be preferred over resins for definitive treatments due to a decreased accumulation of biofilm to feldspathic ceramics. Metals such as gold, mercury, palladium, nickel, and copper could be associated with OLP, especially with oral lichenoid lesions, and thus should be avoided [ 41 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Ceramics should be preferred over resins for definitive treatments due to a decreased accumulation of biofilm to feldspathic ceramics. Metals such as gold, mercury, palladium, nickel, and copper could be associated with OLP, especially with oral lichenoid lesions, and thus should be avoided [ 41 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The performed broad PT panel was mono-positive for Au. The oral lichen planus resulted from the Au dental implants [ 116 ].…”
Section: Implantsmentioning
confidence: 99%