Prevalence of common white lesions in oral cavity among patients attended School of Dentistry in Sulaimani/ Iraq

Volume 1 , Issue 1 , June 2014 , Pages 35-38

Authors

Akeel Saeed Abd-Sada 1

1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. School of Dentistry/ University of Sulaimani.

DOI logo 10.17656/sdj.10016

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Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of common white lesions in the oral cavity.

Patients & Methods: Examination was done for 500 patients visiting dental school, in Sulaimani city, Kurdistan region-Iraq from different age groups and sexes for presences of white lesions. Examination includes the type, site and size of the lesion in oral cavity. 

Results: The result showed that about 44.2% (221 patients) had one type of white lesions with male predominance. Candidiasis and hyperkeratosis represented the majority of these cases 54.2% and 38% respectively while leukoplakia represented the less finding in this study (3.6%). According to the age group these lesion were founded in above 50 years patients more than the other groups. 

Conclusion: White lesions in oral cavity may be symptomless and can be found by routine oral examination. Early diagnosis may aid in the treatment of these lesions.

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