Prevalence of Linea Alba Buccalis in Bangladeshi Population

Alia Afrin,Mohammad Tariqul Islam Khan,Mostafa Md Anisuzzaman,Nubad Adnan,Sajid Hasan

doi:10.3329/updcj.v9i2.43734

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of linea alba buccalis in Bangladeshi population. Objective: To study the prevalence of frictional keratosis encompassed by the particular age groups with and without parafunctional habits. Background: Linea alba buccalis is a thickened whitish line on the buccal mucosa at the horizontal of the occlusal plane extending from the corners of the mouth to the posterior teeth. It is usually correlated with the frictional activity of the teeth and may be emphasized by cheek biting or parafunction. The appearance is caused by a keratosis of the epithelial tissue, which cannot be rubbed off. It is asymptomatic and is frequently present bilaterally. The condition does not require treatment. Logic: Linea alba buccalis being common finding, it may also found in individuals who chew tobacco, a thorough analysis of the prevalence along with the various contributing factors would assist in prompt treatment and prevent further complications. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (2): 17-19

Highlights

Linea Alba is a natural anatomic alteration of the oral cavity.[1]
It was attempted to focus the prevalence of linea alba in Bangladeshi population
Material and Methods: The study was supervised on patients attending the Bangladesh dental college between January 2017 and Update Dental College Journal (UpDCJ) : ISSN 2226-8715 eISSN 2307-3160, E-mail: updcj@hotmail.com; Website: https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/UpDCJ

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Introduction

Linea Alba is a natural anatomic alteration of the oral cavity.[1] It is present at the level of occlusal line on the both side of the buccal mucosa It is benign solidification of the mucosa inside of the mouth due to overflow keratin deposition. It usually extends from the commissure to the posterior teeth and can extend to the inner lip mucosa and corners of the mouth.[3] It is a common finding and most likely combine with pressure, frictional irritation, or sucking trauma from the facial surfaces of the teeth. It may be found in person who chew tobacco, and may be mistaken for a lesion requiring treatment. It was attempted to focus the prevalence of linea alba in Bangladeshi population

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