Oral potentially malignant disorders in a large dental population
نویسندگان
چکیده
The Harvard community has made this article openly available. Please share how this access benefits you. Your story matters. ABSTRACT www.scielo.br/jaos O bjectives: Oral cancer (OC) may be preceded by clinically evident oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Oral carcinogenesis is a multistep process that begins DV HSLWKHOLDO K\SHUSODVLD DQG SURJUHVVHV WR RUDO HSLWKHOLDO G\VSODVLD DQG ¿QDOO\ WR IXOO\ malignant phenotypes. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of OPMDs in a large population of dental patients. Methods: Patients were seen in the Oral Diagnosis and received a comprehensive oral examination to identify any possible mucosal lesions. Patients with a suspected OPMD (submucous to explore the relationship between OPMDs and associated risk factors. Results: A total of 3,142 patients received a comprehensive oral examination [median age: 43 (range: 18–97); 54.3% females]. Among these, 4.5% had an oral mucosal lesion with 0.9% being
منابع مشابه
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders in Indian Population
Objective. To assess the prevalence of oral potentially malignant disorders and to determine the potential risk factors for its development in Indian population. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study was carried out on 1241 individuals in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. A questionnaire was designed to record information about sociodemographic characteristics, oral hygiene practices, dietary...
متن کاملOral Potentially Malignant Disorders: An Overview of More than 20 Entities
Cancer of the oral cavity accounts for approximately 3% of all malignancies diagnosed annually in 270,000 patients world-wide. Oral cancer is the 12th most common cancer in women and the 6th in men. Many oral squamous cell carcinomas develop from potentially malignant disorders (PMDs). Lack of awareness about the signs and symptoms of oralPMDs in the general population and even healthcare provi...
متن کاملOral potentially malignant disorders in a large dental population
OBJECTIVES Oral cancer (OC) may be preceded by clinically evident oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Oral carcinogenesis is a multistep process that begins as epithelial hyperplasia and progresses to oral epithelial dysplasia and finally to fully malignant phenotypes. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of OPMDs in a large population of dental patients. METHODS Pati...
متن کاملAbility of Dental Students in Spain to Identify Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer.
The aim of this study was to assess the ability of students at the School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, to diagnose oral cancer and other potentially malignant disorders, as well as to compare their ability at different stages of the learning process and evaluate their knowledge retention. Students were surveyed after they had studied oral medicine and oral pathology at...
متن کاملAwareness of Oral Cancer, Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders, and their Risk Factors among Dental Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Oral cancer (OC) is the 6th most commonly reported malignancy worldwide.1 Among the various types of malignancy which occur in the oral cavity, 90% are oral squamous cell carcinomas.2 In India, due to varied cultural, ethnic, and geographic factors and the popularity of addictive habits, the frequency of OC is very high.3 It positions number one in terms of incidence among men and third among w...
متن کامل