Experience of application of photodynamic therapy in patients with prosthetic constructions combined forms of lichen planus
Aim. Improving the quality of treatment of patients with combined forms of lichen planus in need of prosthetic rehabilitation, by reducing the frequency of exacerbations of the disease and prolong the period of remission. Methods. In periodontal treatment, a clinical examination and a course of treatment were conducted by means of photodynamic therapy on 17 patients with combined forms of lichen planus. Results. After a course of anti-inflammatory treatment method, photodynamic therapy, consisting of 3 visits, 14 patients showed a transition gipertroficescoy, erosive, and exudative-hyperemic forms in the typical form. Conclusions. On the basis of the conducted research it can be concluded that this method of treatment as photodynamic therapy, allows for a very short period of time to stabilize lesions of the oral mucosa arising from such tomatoberries as lichen planus, to significantly reduce or to eliminate the complaints of patients, as a strong burning sensation in the mouth, inability to eat, pain to the touch and to increase the period of remission of the disease.