Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Leucoplakia
I have leucoplakia near my wisdom teeth..please tell me what should i do to complete remove it...is leukoplakia symtom of oral cancer...my dentist has asked to get a biopsy done, is it required?
He has given me a mouth wash of chlorehexidene guluconate ,sodium fluoride and zinc choride is that enough for treatment.?
Answers (1)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Hello sir..Leukoplakia is a precancerous condition with white patches which are non-scrappable.this is a common condition in people with heavy tobacco intake..
Next Steps
Your dentist may suspect leukoplakia upon examination; however, a biopsy will likely be taken to rule out other causes, such as oral cancer. During the biopsy, a small piece of tissue from the lesion will be removed to be examined in a lab. A numbing agent will be used so that you will not feel any pain.
Health Tips
Treatment for leukoplakia, if needed, involves removing the source of irritation. For example, if leukoplakia is caused by a rough tooth or an irregular surface on a denture or a filling, the tooth will be smoothed and dental appliances repaired. If leukoplakia is caused by smoking, you will be asked to minimize or stop smoking or using other tobacco products.
Leukoplakia is usually harmless, and lesions usually clear in a few weeks or months after the source of irritation is removed. If eliminating the source of irritation is ineffective in reducing leukoplakia, the lesion may need to be surgically removed. The lesion can be removed either by your general dentist or by an oral surgeon
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.