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ABSTRACT Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain major global public health concerns. Oral lesions are often among the earliest manifestations of HIV, placing dentists at the forefront of early detection and management.
Tuğba Aydoğdu, Berkant Sezer
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The application of a dermoscope in the study of mucosal pathologies is increasingly gaining importance. An easy, noninvasive characterization of pathological changes serves as an aid to dermatologists, sometimes even obliviating the need for histopathology.
Deepak Jakhar +3 more
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Abstract Transmembrane mucin 1 (tMUC1) provides oral mucosal barrier against pathogens. The invasion of oncopathogenic microbes can promote cancerous proliferation of cells via inflammatory responses, abnormal cellular signaling, angiogenesis, anti‐adhesion, and tumorigenesis.
Lauriina Soiniemi +4 more
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Oral Leukoplakia: Present Views on Diagnosis, Management, Communication with Patients, and Research
: Leukoplakia is a predominantly white lesion of the oral mucosa that carries an increased risk of malignant transformation. Purpose of Review: (1) To provide insight into the difficulties in arriving at a proper diagnosis, (2) to evaluate the latest ...
van der Waal, Isaäc
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ABSTRACT Aims This systematic review assesses current evidence on the management of non‐plaque (dental biofilm)‐induced gingival diseases and conditions (NPIGDs), including (i) inflammatory and immune conditions, (ii) neoplasms and (iii) gingival pigmentations.
Maria Clotilde Carra +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder predisposing patients to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) corrects bone marrow failure but may increase the risk of malignancies. Exfoliative cytology and the micronucleus (MN) test provide noninvasive assessment of genomic instability.
Bárbara Soldatelli Ballardin +4 more
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Background: The authors presented the professional work of the most necessary knowledge to diagnose leukoplakia and erythroplakia as precancerous conditions of the oral cavity.
A. Konečná, E. Ďurovič, M. Riznič
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Oral leukoplakia presents as a white patch on the oral mucosa and is recognized as having significant malignant potential. Although colonization of these patches with Candida albicans is common, little is known about the bacterial microbiota of these ...
Abdrazak Amer +3 more
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Prevalence of oral leukoplakia
Introduction This paper reviews epidemiologic studies on prevalence of oral leukoplakia. Special emphasis is placed on population selection, diagnostic criteria, type and training of examiners and risk factor assessment. Prevalence of leukoplakia in these studies has ranged from 0.6% to 4.6%.
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ABSTRACT Background/Aims Risk prediction models (RPMs) based on histopathological analysis of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) are increasingly used to stratify patients with oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and support personalized management.
Diele Carine Barreto Arantes +4 more
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