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The oral mucosal lesions in pre-school and school age Turkish children.

Authors :
Köse, O.
Güven, G.
Özmen, İ
Akgün, Ö.M.
Altun, C.
Source :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. Jan2013, Vol. 27 Issue 1, pe136-e137. 2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on a study related to oral mucosal lesions in children of Turkey. The study states that 28 percent of lesions are found on tongue followed by gingiva with 21 percent and labial mucosa with 18 percent. The study highlights that the prevalence of oral disease in older children is higher than the younger children. The study concludes that the range of oral mucosal alterations diagnosed encourages dermatologist and pedodontist to investigate children's mouths.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269959
Volume :
27
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
84385854
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04405.x