%0 Journal Article
%T Occurrence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Patients Attending a Private University Dental Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
%A Suhael Ahmed
%A Tareq Algarni
%A Mohammed Alshareef
%A Abdulrahman Alhussain
%A Khalid Alrashidi
%A Saeed Alahmari
%J Turkish journal of Dental Hygiene
%@ 3062-3472
%D 2022
%V 2
%N 1
%R 10.51847/PKMHv3LlbK
%P 5-10
%X The presence of oral mucosal lesions serves as an important indicator of oral health, and understanding their prevalence is crucial for shaping public health initiatives. The present study aimed to assess the frequency of oral mucosal lesions in patients attending REU clinics and to analyze the prevalence based on factors such as gender, age, systemic health conditions, and lifestyle habits. Data were collected from 380 patients, documenting details such as age, gender, systemic health conditions, and lifestyle habits. Each individual underwent an oral examination using artificial light and a mouth mirror, with the procedure lasting approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Patients were examined while positioned in a supine posture. Among the participants, 28.3% exhibited one or more oral lesions. The most commonly identified conditions were abscesses (45%), linea alba (35%), and pericoronitis (15%). The overall prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in this study was relatively low, with abscesses and linea alba being the most commonly observed. Furthermore, no statistically significant correlation was found between oral lesions and factors such as gender, smoking habits, medical history, or nationality.
%U https://tsdp.net/article/occurrence-of-oral-mucosal-lesions-in-patients-attending-a-private-university-dental-hospital-in-riy-y5suyuvbnttj5fk