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2. Leukoplakia - Wikipedia

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   Leukoplakia located on the floor of the mouth, the posterior and lateral tongue, and the retromolar areas (the region behind the wisdom teeth) have higher risk, whereas white patches in areas such as the top surface of the tongue and the hard palate do not have significant risk. [3]

3. Dental plaque - Wikipedia

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   Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms (mostly bacteria, but also fungi) that grows on surfaces within the mouth. It is a sticky colorless deposit at first, but when it forms tartar , it is often brown or pale yellow.

4. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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   Hand instruments are specially designed tools used by dental professionals to remove plaque and calculus deposits that have formed on the teeth. [39] [40] These tools include scalers, curettes, jaquettes, hoes, files and chisels. [39] [40] Each type of tool is designed to be used in specific areas of the mouth. [40]

5. Oral microbiology - Wikipedia

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   There are many factors of oral health which need to be preserved in order to prevent pathogenesis of the oral microbiota or diseases of the mouth. Dental plaque is the material that adheres to the teeth and consists of bacterial cells (mainly S. mutans and S. sanguis), salivary polymers and bacterial extracellular products. Plaque is a biofilm ...

6. Oral mucosa - Wikipedia

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   The mouth is the only place in the body which provides the sensation of taste. Due to these unique physiological features, the oral mucosa must fulfil a number of distinct functions. Protection : One of the main functions of the oral mucosa is to physically protect the underlying tissues from the mechanical forces, microbes and toxins in the mouth.

7. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   What it looks like: Hand, foot, and mouth disease is named for its characteristic flat, red spots that appear on the palms, soles of the feet, and around the mouth. Other symptoms to note : Spots ...

8. 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).

9. How to spot 18 common — and not so common — bumps, rashes and ...

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   Acne symptoms and signs. Acne blemishes are most common on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck, but they can appear almost anywhere. With acne, you might have pimples, blackheads, papules ...