tacrolimus has been researched along with Jaw--Edentulous* in 2 studies
2 other study(ies) available for tacrolimus and Jaw--Edentulous
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Management of a patient with severe erosive lichen planus in need of an immediate complete denture: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient in need of an immediate complete denture who presented with severe erosive lichen planus. In conjunction with an immediate complete denture, tacrolimus (0.1%) ointment, an immunosuppressive agent, was applied topically over the lesions. There was a significant reduction in the size of the lesions at the second week of treatment, allowing the patient to tolerate the prosthesis without pain, thereby improving her quality of life. Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Contraindications; Denture, Complete, Immediate; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Jaw, Edentulous; Lichen Planus, Oral; Maxilla; Palate; Severity of Illness Index; Tacrolimus; Treatment Outcome | 2007 |
Management of a patient with severe erosive lichen planus in need of an immediate complete denture: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient in need of an immediate complete denture who presented with severe erosive lichen planus. In conjunction with an immediate complete denture, tacrolimus (0.1%) ointment, an immunosuppressive agent, was applied topically over the lesions. There was a significant reduction in the size of the lesions at the second week of treatment, allowing the patient to tolerate the prosthesis without pain, thereby improving her quality of life. Topics: Aged; Denture, Complete, Immediate; Denture, Complete, Upper; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Jaw, Edentulous; Lichen Planus, Oral; Tacrolimus | 2007 |