Oral leukoplakia manifests differently in smokers and non-smokers

Oral leukoplakia manifests differently in smokers and non-smokers

Oral leukoplakias (OL) are potentially malignant lesions that are typically white in color. Smoking is considered a risk factor for developing OL, and dysplastic lesions are more prone to malignant transformation. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features observed in dysplastic and...

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Main Authors: Joelma Sousa Lima, Décio dos Santos Pinto Jr, Suzana Orsini Machado de Sousa, Luciana Corrêa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2012-12-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
Subjects:
Leukoplakia, Oral
Risk Factors
Tobacco
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242012000600010

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