Topical application of appropriate medication tends to clear up the lesion within 1-2 weeks. However, recurrence is common. Malignant transformation is rare. Periodic examination is recommended. Detailed consultation with your treating dentist is advised.
Assuming neck and shoulder pain is muscular origin. Muscular pain tends to fluctuate.If there is no appropriate treatment intervened, pain tends to get worse in terms of severity and frequency. Seeing a competent practitioner is advised.
Went to the dentist today and he finally told me I had Lichenplanus. I am so glad to have found a new dentist he is wonderful and all my TMJ pain was from a tooth that needed pulled all looked well when looking at the tooth but on x-ray I had a infection all around the tooth thanks to my last dentist who ruined my tooth by drilling too deep. I just wonder can Lichenplanus be anything to worry about? Still have the neck and shoulder pain on the right side hopefully it will go away.
The anatomic location of the lesion appears to be right ventral surface of tongue. The lesion appears to be non-wipable , striated white lesion. the clinical differential diagnosis includes , but not limited to, lichen planus, lichenoid drug reaction,discoid lupus erythematosus, leukoplakia associated with smokeless tobacco, frictional hyperkeratosis, and epithelial dysplasia. Seeing an oral pathologist or oral medicine specialist to establish final diagnosis is advised.
Head, neck, and shoulder pains are frequent ly associated with tmd. Occlusal appliance therapy(splint) is generally highly effective. However, fabrication of an effective appliance requires masterful skill.Periodic adjustment of occlusal appliance is essestial. In addition, manual therapist may play an important role in managing spinal problems.