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  2. Denture-related stomatitis - Wikipedia

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    Denture-related stomatitis is a common condition where mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane occurs beneath a denture. In about 90% of cases, Candida species are involved, [4] which are normally a harmless component of the oral microbiota in many people. Denture-related stomatitis is the most common form of oral candidiasis ...

  3. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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    Angular cheilitis (AC) is inflammation of one or both corners of the mouth. [4][5] Often the corners are red with skin breakdown and crusting. [2] It can also be itchy or painful. [2] The condition can last for days to years. [2] Angular cheilitis is a type of cheilitis (inflammation of the lips). [6]

  4. 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. Depending on the ages in which they develop, the cysts are classified into gingival cyst ...

  5. Transient lingual papillitis - Wikipedia

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    Transient lingual papillitis can affect males and females as early as 8 years of age. In many cases, the cause is unknown. Some dental professionals believe the inflammation is due to chronic irritation from teeth, fillings, or dental appliances. Stress, poori mol nutrition, smoking, and alcohol use may also be initiating factors.

  6. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    Commonly known as a dental cyst, the periapical cyst is the most common odontogenic cyst. It may develop rapidly from a periapical granuloma, as a consequence of untreated chronic periapical periodontitis. [1] Periapical is defined as "the tissues surrounding the apex of the root of a tooth " and a cyst is "a pathological cavity lined by ...

  7. Oral mucocele - Wikipedia

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    Mucous retention cyst in maxillary sinus indicated by the asymmetrical blue lump to the right of the nose. The most common location to find a mucocele is the inner surface of the lower lip. It can also be found on the inner side of the cheek (known as the buccal mucosa), on the anterior ventral tongue, and the floor of the mouth.

  8. Oral cancer - Wikipedia

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    Oral cancer is a subgroup of head and neck cancers which includes those of the oropharynx, larynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, and thyroid gland. Oral melanoma, while part of head and neck cancers is considered separately. [6] Other cancers can occur in the mouth (such as bone cancer, lymphoma, or metastatic cancers ...

  9. Epulis fissuratum - Wikipedia

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    Epulis fissuratum is a benign hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue which develops as a reactive lesion to chronic mechanical irritation produced by the flange of a poorly fitting denture. [1] More simply, epulis fissuratum is where excess folds of firm tissue form inside the mouth, as a result of rubbing on the edge of dentures that do not ...

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