Grinspan Syndrome: The Classic Triad Every Dental Student Must Know

🔎 What is Grinspan Syndrome?

🔸️Grinspan Syndrome is a classic oral pathology triad that every dental student should know—especially for NEET MDS, INBDE, NBDE, and university exams.

🔸️It consists of three conditions seen together:

🦷 The Grinspan Triad:

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP)
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension

This triad is frequently asked in exam MCQs, viva questions, and clinical case discussions.

  • Let’s dive into the topic and do the self-assessment at the end ⤵️

🔍 Why Is Grinspan Syndrome Important?

🔺️ Grinspan Syndrome highlights the link between systemic diseases and oral presentations, which is crucial for diagnosis and management in clinical practice.

👉 Clinical Relevance:

  • Patients often present with erosive or reticular Oral Lichen Planus.

  • Long-term use of antihypertensives and antidiabetic medications may exacerbate lichenoid reactions.

  • Understanding the triad helps clinicians differentiate between true OLP and lichenoid drug reactions.

📌 Components of the Triad Explained