Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Prevention

To prevent leukoplakia of the oral mucosa, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Most leukoplakias do not undergo malignant transformation and can regress if etiologic factors are avoided.

Behavioral risk factors

• Diet
  • Poor dietary habits (malnutrition and malnutrition).
  • Vitamin deficiency (A, C) or risk group for folic acid deficiency.
• Consumption of stimulants
  • Tobacco
    • Smoking tobacco
    • Chewing tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Arecanut (betel nut; betel chew)
• Oral hygiene
  • Insufficient
  • Insufficient use of dental checkups.
  • Indolence with regard to chronic traumatic irritation.
  • Different mouthwashes

• Psycho-social situation
  • Morsicatio (habitual cheek chewing).

Prevention factors (protective factors)

• Screening – Attending regular follow-up appointments, especially for patients at risk.