Radiology and Oncology (Sep 2018)

Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in Slovenia

  • Kansky Andrej Aleksander,
  • Didanovic Vojko,
  • Dovsak Tadej,
  • Brzak Bozana Loncar,
  • Pelivan Ivica,
  • Terlevic Diana

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2018-0031
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 52, no. 3
pp. 263 – 266

Abstract

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Among the diseases of oral mucosa, malignant tumors are the most dangerous, but not the most common lesions that might appear in the oral cavity. Since most of the studies are focused on the detection of cancer in the oral cavity, we were interested in detecting the frequency of benign changes of the oral mucosa in Slovene population. Oral mucosal lesions are important pointer of oral health and quality of life, especially in elderly. The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, together with information on the risk habits associated with oral health, such as tobacco and alcohol use, can help in planning future oral health studies and screening programs.

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