Keywords
Dentistry
Oral Manifestations
Low-Level Light Therapy
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Abstract
Objective: To report the clinical case of a patient diagnosed with Behçet's disease, highlighting the role of the dentist in the diagnostic and therapeutic process. Case details: A 52-year-old female patient with a complex clinical history presented with multiple recurrent oral ulcers and genital lesions suggestive of Behçet's disease. Treatment resulted in remission of the ulcerated oral lesions, with a significant reduction in pain and inflammation, and improvement in speech, feeding, and oral hygiene after the implementation of systemic treatment combined with topical corticosteroid (Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%) and low-level laser phototherapy. Final considerations: This case report highlights the challenges in the diagnosis and management of Behçet's disease and reinforces the importance of clinical evaluation and recognition of oral manifestations. The combination of systemic treatment, topical therapies with 0.05% clobetasol propionate, photobiomodulation, and aPDT proved effective in lesion remission, pain control, and improved the patient's quality of life.
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