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Nicotine Stomatitis: Multimedia
Updated: Jun 26, 2009
Multimedia
![]() | Media file 1: Classic nicotine stomatitis. Note the speckled white and red appearance from the hyperkeratosis and minor salivary gland openings. |
![]() | Media file 2: Fissured appearance of nicotine stomatitis. Notice the gingival-palatal areas where a partial denture protects the mucosa from the heat and smoke. |
![]() | Media file 3: Nicotine stomatitis in a reverse smoker. Notice the increased hyperkeratosis, hyperplasia, and swelling of minor salivary glands. |
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References
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Vellappally S, Fiala Z, Smejkalova J, Jacob V, Somanathan R. Smoking related systemic and oral diseases. Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove). 2007;50(3):161-6. [Medline].
Mathew AL, Pai KM, Sholapurkar AA, Vengal M. The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in patients visiting a dental school in Southern India. Indian J Dent Res. Apr-Jun 2008;19(2):99-103. [Medline].
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[Best Evidence] Myung SK, McDonnell DD, Kazinets G, Seo HG, Moskowitz JM. Effects of Web- and computer-based smoking cessation programs: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Intern Med. May 25 2009;169(10):929-37. [Medline].
[Guideline] United States Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for oral cancer: recommendation statement. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Feb 2004.
[Guideline] HealthPartners Dental Group. Clinics guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Mar 2006.
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Further Reading
Clinical guidelines
Screening for oral cancer: recommendation statement. 9
United States Preventive Services Task Force - Independent Expert Panel. 1996 (revised 2004 Feb 24). 4 pages. NGC:003454
HealthPartners Dental Group and Clinics guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases. 10
HealthPartners Dental Group - Professional Association. 2006 Mar. 85 pages. NGC:005629
Clinical trials
Spectroscopy for Diagnostic Assessment of Oral Mucosal Lesions
Study of Epidermal Growth Factor on Oral Mucositis Induced by Intensive Chemotherapy for Hematologic Malignancies (EGFOM)
Related eMedicine topics
Candidiasis, Mucosal
Premalignant Conditions of the Oral Cavity
Keywords
nicotinic stomatitis, smoker's palate, smoker's keratosis, smoker's patch






Multimedia: Nicotine Stomatitis