Oral Verruca Vulgaris: An Overview of Diagnosis and Management for Dental Clinicians
Abstract
Oral verruca vulgaris is an uncommon manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the oral cavity, predominantly associated with HPV types 2, 4, and 40. Although these benign epithelial proliferations typically affect cutaneous surfaces, intraoral presentation warrants careful diagnostic evaluation and appropriate management to prevent potential complications. This review synthesizes the current evidence regarding the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, differential considerations, and therapeutic modalities for oral verruca vulgaris, emphasizing the importance of histopathological confirmation and surgical excision as the primary treatment approach for dental clinicians managing these lesions in clinical practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Middle East Research Journal of Dentistry
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 7–9
- Publication date
- 22 January 2026
- Language
- EN