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dc.contributor.author | Darwazeh, Azmi MG. | es |
dc.contributor.author | Almelaih, Amna Abdulla | es |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-07-26T10:36:16Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-07-26T10:36:16Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | es |
dc.identifier.citation | Darwazeh, Azmi MG. ; Almelaih, Amna Abdulla. Tongue lesions in a Jordanian population. Prevalence, symptoms, subject's knowledge and treatment provided. En: Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal. Ed. inglesa, 16 6 2011: 10- | es |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10550/60090 | |
dc.description.abstract | Tongue lesions constitute a considerable proportion of oral mucosal lesions, and are health concern to both oral health care providers and public. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tongue lesions and conditions among a group of Jordanian population attending dental clinics, in addition to assessment of their symptoms, knowledge, and treatment provided for their tongue lesions. Study design: A total of 2000 dental out-patients were screened for tongue lesions. Results: Fissured tongue was the most common tongue lesion diagnosed in 11.5% of the subjects, followed by coated tongue (8.2%), geographic tongue (4.8%), hairy tongue (2.4%) and median rhomboid glossitis (0.5%). Symptoms were reported by 28% of the subjects with geographic tongue and 23% with fissured tongue. The majority of the subjects (ranging from 61.1%-86.4%) were neither aware about their tongue lesions nor worried about their prognosis. Less than 50% of those who were aware of their tongue lesions sought medical advice. Conclusion: The high prevalence of tongue lesions necessitates higher awareness of the general dental practitioner by their etiology, diagnosis and management. © Medicina Oral S. L. | es |
dc.title | Tongue lesions in a Jordanian population. Prevalence, symptoms, subject's knowledge and treatment provided | es |
dc.type | journal article | es_ES |
dc.subject.unesco | UNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICAS | es |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.4317/medoral.17098 | es |
dc.type.hasVersion | VoR | es_ES |