Abstract
Relevance. Prolonged exposure to various traumatic factors on the oral mucosa may provoke proto-oncogene expression, which means that the dentist’s strategy should strictly comply with the principles of cancer alertness.Description of the clinical case. The article presents the examination data of three patients with various types of oral mucosa trauma, a presentation of clinical cases and cancer screening results.Results. The most common causes of the mechanical insult of the oral mucosa were: chronic biting with sharp edges of the teeth, prostheses and orthodontic appliances, which need to be replaced. Overall, they prevailed in 89% of cases.Conclusion. The analysis of observations substantiates the need for strict adherence to the principles of cancer alertness of dentists regarding chronic oral mucosa trauma, which has a high risk of malignancy.
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