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  2. Leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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    White patches which have been present for a long period of time have a higher risk. [3] Persons with a positive family history of cancer in the mouth. [3] Candida infection in the presence of dysplasia has a small increased risk. [3] A change in the appearance of the white patch, apart from a change in the color, has a higher risk. [3]

  3. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Foreign body reactions appear as red or red and white, possibly painful longstanding lesions similar to desquamative gingivitis, or be granulomatous or lichenoid in nature. Tiny particles of dental materials (e.g. abrasive polishing pastes) may become impregnated in the gingival tissues and trigger a chronic inflammatory cell response. [5]

  4. Transient lingual papillitis - Wikipedia

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    Transient lingual papillitis is generally diagnosed based on patient presentation, meaning where it is located in the mouth and how big the bump is. [8] The visual presentation can also accompany various signs and symptoms such as difficulty eating, having a "strawberry tongue", increased saliva production, and a burning or tingling sensation. [9]

  5. Oral cancer - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of oral cancer depend on the location of the tumor but are generally thin, irregular, red and/or white patches in the mouth. The classic warning sign is a persistent rough patch with ulceration, and a raised border that is minimally painful.

  6. Smokeless tobacco keratosis - Wikipedia

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    Smokeless tobacco keratosis (STK) [4] is a condition which develops on the oral mucosa (the lining of the mouth) in response to smokeless tobacco use. Generally it appears as a white patch, located at the point where the tobacco is held in the mouth. The condition usually disappears once the tobacco habit is stopped.

  7. Hairy leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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    Hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs usually in persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).

  8. Oral mucosa - Wikipedia

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    Sensation: The oral mucosa is richly innervated, meaning it is a very good at sensing pain, touch, temperature and taste. A number of cranial nerves are involved in sensations in the mouth including trigeminal (V), facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X) nerves. The dorsum of the tongue is covered in specialised mucosa.

  9. Gingival cyst - Wikipedia

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    Gingival cyst, also known as Epstein's pearl, is a type of cysts of the jaws that originates from the dental lamina and is found in the mouth parts. It is a superficial cyst in the alveolar mucosa . It can be seen inside the mouth as small and whitish bulge.