Background Prevalence of ankyloglossia may vary depending on the assessment tool. This
systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ankyloglossia in distinct age groups …

Geographic tongue is a benign recurrent condition of uncertain aetiology affecting the
tongue characterized by loss of epithelium especially filiform papillae giving a characteristic …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions
(OMLs) and dental caries and to evaluate oral health practices among institutionalized …

Background. Oral mucosa is encountered by various lesions and normal variants. Some are
not to be worried about, whereas others may be of significance. Knowing the prevalence of …

Background Oral pigmentation is due to the accumulation of one or more pigments in
tissues, causing changes in the color of the oral mucosal surfaces. Understanding the exact …

Oral cancer is a highly lethal disease and one of the most debilitating and disfiguring of all
malignancies in the world. According to Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2010 report …

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions among Jordanian children.
Materials and Methods: A stratified cluster random sampling technique was used to select a …

Justificación: Existen escasos estudios que documenten la frecuencia de lesiones de la
mucosa bucal en niños y adolescentes, y todos revelan resultados dispares. Materiales y …

Aim and Objective: Some occupational exposures are associated with oral changes in both
hard and soft tissues. Presence of oral lesions can interfere with speech, swallowing, and …

Objetivo: Avaliar o tipo e a relevância dos encaminhamentos feitos pela Atenção
Básica/Saúde da Família, do município de Belo Horizonte (BH), ao serviço de …