Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Annette M Bhambal
annettembhambal@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The oral mucosa acts as a protective barrier against trauma, pathogens and carcinogenic agents. It can be affected by different kinds of lesions and conditions. The present study was designed to analyze various oral mucosal lesions in a known smokers population. Material and methods: A total of 440 participants, with an age range of 20-50 years participated in this study. The participants used to be smokers who attended the Outpatient Department for routine dental examinations. The participants were examined by a single examiner. The diagnosis was made, and lesions were recorded. Data were assessed by using SPSS-21 statistical software.  Results: In the present study, total participants were 440 smokers in which maximum oral lesions were found in males (65.90%). The maximum oral lesions were found in the age group  31-40yrs(40.90%). Tobacco induced oral pigmentation was present in maximum smokers (18.18%). Conclusion: This study provides baseline data of oral lesions in smokers of a known region. This study concluded that there is a strong correlation of oral lesions with smoking. Dental services need to implement care and health education for smokers to promote health.

Keywords: Oral lesions, Tobacco induced oral pigmentation.