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Oral mucosal lesions among dental outpatients in Al-ahsa, Saudi Arabia: prevalence, clinical patterns and associated determinants: a cross-sectional study.

Frontiers in oral health · AlSleem MH, Alghafli HA, Alasafirah AO, Alkhames HM, Elhag AK, Almahdi HM · 2026-07-20

Researchers examined 462 dental patients in Saudi Arabia and found oral mucosal lesions in 46.3%, most commonly linea alba, melanin pigmentation and bone exostosis. Lesions were more prevalent in males, adults, those with lower education levels and employed individuals.

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