Lichen Planus
Is a relatively common chronic
inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa and skin. The cause is
not well-known. White
papules that usually coalesce, forming a network of lines
(Whickman's striae), are the characteristic oral lesions of the
disease. Six forms of the disease are recognized in the oral
mucosa: reticular . Middle-age individuals are more commonly
affected (Men to women ratio 2:3)..
Malignant
transformation remains controversial.Is a relatively common chronic
inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa and skin. The cause is
not well-known. White
papules that usually coalesce, forming a network of lines
(Whickam's striae), are the characteristic oral lesions of the
disease. Six forms of the disease are recognized in the oral
mucosa: reticular . Middle-age individuals are more commonly
affected (Men to women ratio 2:3)..
Malignant
transformation remains controversial.
Geographic Tongue
This
is a
relatively common benign condition, particularly affecting the
tongue and rarely other oral mucosal sites. The condition is
usually asymptomatic and often coexists with fissured tongue. The
diagnosis is made clinically.
Linea Alba
Seen
as a white line and is a relatively common alteration of the buccal mucosa (the inside
of the cheeks). Cheek biting is relatively common in nervous individuals
and in some people is habitual.
These patients may bite the inside surface of their cheeks, lips
and tongue.
Nicotine Stomatitis
Alternativly
known as Stomatitis Nicotina, is a common tobacco related type of
keratosis that exclusively occurs on the hard palate and is
typically associated with pipe and cigar smoking.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis
or
oral thrush is the most common oral fungal infection.
Fordyce Spots
These
are ectopic sebacceous present as multiple, asymptomatic, slightly
raised whitish-yellow spots. They occur in about 80% of adults of
both sexes.
Apthous ulcers
These are
the commonest casue of mouth ulcers and often occur in
teenagers, although they can occur at any age.