The prevalence of tongue lesions in 5150 Turkish dental outpatients

Avcu, Nihal; Kanlı, Aydan

doi:10.1034/j.1601-0825.2003.02933.x

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“…Although there are studies that examined only tongue lesions 3,23 , in many studies tongue lesions are included in oral mucosal lesions. 5,13,21,20 In this study tongue lesions were evaluated separately and prevalence was found to be 12.7%.…”

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“…4,5,11,14,17,23 There was a relation between the tongue lesions and age which is also consistent with other studies. 3 With advancing age, the frequency of the personal dental hygiene practices could diminish or become inadequate as well as systemic diseases and drug usage could increase. 2,24 All of these mentioned conditions could provide a basis for tongue lesions.…”

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“…1,2 Tongue is the most accessible organ of the oral cavity and it performs various functions such as taste, swallowing, speech, and general sensation. 1,3 In many studies oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) included tongue lesions. 4,5 In this study tongue lesions are evaluated separately from mucosal lesions.…”

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“…7 Earlier epidemiologic studies of the oral health status of the general population in Turkey focused on specific topics such as lesions related to mucosa, tongue, dentition or bone seperately. 3,4,[6][7][8][9][10][11] The aim of this study was to evaluate the general oral health status, by assessing the prevalence and types of mucosal, tongue, dental and jaw lesions, in a group of patients. This information will serve as a baseline for future studies and could be useful not only in dentistry but also for family medicine and primary care education protocols to improve oral health status in this country.…”

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Determination of Oral Health Status in Patients Admitted to a University Hospital: A Pilot Study

Akçiçek¹,

Doğru²,

Avcu³

2016

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Aim: Oral mucosa, tongue, dentition and bone are important parameters for oral and systemic health care. A wide variety of lesions and conditions, either harmless or harmful, can affect the oral cavity. Identification and treatment of these conditions are an important part of oral health care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the general oral health status, by assessing the prevalence and types of mucosal, tongue, dental and jaw lesions, in a group of patients. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in a group of 314 dental outpatients. Participants' oral mucosal, tongue, dental, jaw lesions and their locations were recorded. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Results: Three hundred and fourteen patients (40.1% female, 59.9% male), 148 (47.1%) of whom exhibited one or more mucosal lesions, 40 (12.7%) tongue lesions, 242 (77.1%) one or more acquired dental conditions, 61 (19.4%) one or more dental anomalies, and 22 (7.0%) bone manifestations in the jaws. The most commonly detected mucosal lesions were Fordyce's granules (20.1%), linea alba buccalis (16.9%), melanoplakia (15.9%), and frictional keratosis (2.5%). Fissured tongue (8.0%), geographic tongue (1.6%), lingual varicosity (1.3%) and coated tongue (1.3%) were the most commonly determined tongue lesions. The most commonly detected dental anomalies were hypodontia (6.1%), microdontia (4.1%), dilaceration (4.1%), and enamel hypoplasia (2.5%). Exostoses (4.1%), enostoses (1.0%) and fibro-osseous lesions (1.0%) were the most commonly detected bone manifestations in the jaws. Conclusion: Oral mucosal and tongue lesions could be a sign of systemic diseases and also could form a base for oral cancers. In this study oral mucosal lesions and tongue lesions prevalence were high but fortunately all the detected conditions were harmless, benign conditions. This emphasizes the importance of familiarity, awareness, and differentiation of these lesions and conditions to avoid unnecessary treatments.Key words: Oral health, oral mucosal lesions, tooth anomalies, tongue lesions ÖZET Amaç: Oral mukoza, dil, dentisyon ve çene kemikleri ağız ve genel sağlığın önemli parametreleridir. Zararlı ve zararsız birçok lezyon ve durum oral kaviteyi etkileyebilir. Bu durumların tespit ve tedavileri ağız ve genel sağlığın önemli bir parçasıdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir grup hastanın ağız sağlığı durumlarının mukoza, dil, diş ve çene lezyonlarının prevalans ve tipleri değerlendirilerek belirlenmesidir. Gereç ve yöntem: Bu çalışmaya diş hekimliği fakültesine başvuran 314 hasta katıldı. Katılımcıların oral mukoza, dil, diş ve çene kemiklerindeki lezyonlar ve bu lezyonların lokalizasyonları kaydedildi. Veriler lojistik regresyon modeli oluşturularak incelendi. Bulgular: Üç yüz on dört hastanın (%40.1 kadın, %59.9 erkek), 148'inde (%47.1) bir veya birden fazla mukoza lezyonu, 40'ında (%12.7) dil lezyonu, 242'sinde (%77.1) kazanılmış bir veya birden fazla dental patoloji, 61'inde (%19.4) bir veya birden fazla diş anomalisi ve 22'sinde (%7.0) kemik lezyon...

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Determination of Oral Health Status in Patients Admitted to a University Hospital: A Pilot Study

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Doğru²,

Avcu³

2016

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“…In the study by de la Rosa Garcia et al, suburral tongue was found in 22% of patients with KT 28 . Th e etiology of this condition is unknown, although some authors report on the association between suburral tongue and poor oral hygiene 29 . Furthermore, the accumulation of anaerobic bacteria in the subgingival plaque has been shown, suggesting that they may be important for this condition.…”

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Oral Lesions in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Levarda-Hudolin¹,

Hudolin

Bašić‐Jukić

et al. 2016

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SUMMARY -Permanent immunosuppression is necessary to prevent rejection after kidney transplantation. However, it may predispose patients to diff erent conditions and diseases including oral lesions. Th e most common benign oral lesions in kidney transplant recipients are gingival hyperplasia, oral candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia and saburral tongue. Oral form of Kaposi sarcoma, although rarely, can also be seen in kidney transplant patients. In this review, we present the incidence, etiology, clinical fi ndings, diagnosis and treatment options for these lesions. For kidney transplant recipients, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene and care, as well as regular professional control by the dentist. Th is approach can reduce the number and severity of oral lesions.

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