Common Mucosal Findings
Ulcerations and white lesions in the mouth can be benign, premalignant, or malignant and may require close monitoring, biopsy, or referral.
Ulcerations
Joanna Douglass, BDS, DDS
White Lesions
Brad Neville, DDS
Fibromas are:
- Smooth, pink, and round or oval in shape
- 1mm to 2cm in diameter
- Often result from chronic irritation (sharp tooth margin, biting, irritation from orthodontia or dental appliances)
- Usually asymptomatic
- Treated by surgical excision; recurrence is rare
Linea alba buccalis is:
- Thickened linear, horizontal white line on the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane extending from the corners of the mouth to the posterior teeth.
- Usually present bilaterally.
- Asymptomatic.
- Associated with the frictional activity of the teeth, cheek biting or bruxism.
- No treatment required.
Fibroma
Linea Alba Buccalis
   Parotid Gland Opening     (Stenson's Duct)
Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD