Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 8
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Nikita Goyal.
nikitagoyal3008@gmail.com
Background: Oral Lichen Planus is common chronic inflammatory muco-cutaneous disease. The present study was conducted to compare 0.1% Dexamethasone and 0.2% Triamcinolone acetonide mouthwashes for treatment of OLP. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 60 symptomatic patients of OLP. They were divided into 2 groups of 30 each. Group I was given 0.1% Dexamethasone mouthwash. Group II were prescribed 0.2% Triamcinolone acetonide mouthwashes. Pain was assessed using VAS scale as 0 - 10. Size was measured in mm. Each patient was reassessed for all these aspects in the first, second and fifth weeks. Results: There was more reduction in pain and size of the lesion measured at 1st week, 2nd week and 5th weeks in group I as compared to group II. However, the difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that VAS score decreased with both the drugs. There was significant reduction in size of lesion with both 0.1% dexamethasone and 0.2% Triamcinolone acetonide.
Keywords: Oral Lichen Planus, Dexamethasone, Triamcinolone acetonide.
