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Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences | Volume-3 | Issue-04
Linea Alba Buccalis a Normal Anatomic Variation of Oral Cavity, Not an Oral Cancer, Awareness among Patients and Professionals: A Case Report
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, , Dr. Tanoj Kumar, , Dr. Vibha Rani,
Published: April 30, 2016 | 53 54
DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2016.v03i04.005
Pages: 124-125
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Abstract
Abstract: Linea Alba is a common anatomic variation of the oral cavity. It is present at the level of occlusal line on the both side of the buccal mucosa. It is benign hardening of the mucosa inside of the mouth due to excess keratin deposition. A male patient 22 yrs. old came to the Dept. of Dentistry with complains of elevated white patches on the buccal mucosa of oral cavity. Patients was under treatment elsewhere for the same for many months in general medicine and then cancer Dept. etc. patient was frightened and cancer- phobic.