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Probable Association Between Oral Lichen Planus and presence of Helicobacter Pylori: a Preliminary Study in a Chilean Population

ABSTRACT: Oral Lichen planus (OLP) is one of the main inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa that is considered as a potentially malignant disorder. The exact pathogenesis of OLP remains to be completely understood. However, presence of bacteria has been associated to the inflammatory response observed...

The presence of Helicobacter pylori in oral cavities of patients with leukoplakia and oral lichen planus

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in men. This gastrointestinal pathogen is closely related to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and the increased risk of gastric cancer. Numerous studies have indicated oral cavities as possible Helicobacter pylori r...