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Oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics › Frequently asked questions

Oral lesions

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A lesion is a medical word for a defined lump, bump, spot, crack or other change in the body (eg dark area on an X-ray) that is not normally present.
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Candida (oral thrush)
Frictional keratosis
Lichen planus
Smoker's keratosis
White patches in the mouth
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