Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic ulceration of the buccal mucosa at the level of the dental fissure, caused by sucking and chewing of the buccal mucosa. This is an analogous cause to the morsicatio buccarum.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Prosthesis ulcer: direct contact (pressure) points of the prosthesis
Carcinoma: very firm mucosal proliferation
Lichen planus oral: no ulcer formation but only erosive plaques
Aphthae: recurrent course; no indication of morsicatio buccarum
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Education of the patient, if necessary psychotherapeutic care. Antiseptic and astringent mouth rinses(tormentil-myrrh astringents (NRF 7.1.), alternatively: chlorhexidine mouth rinse solution 0.1 or 0.2% (NRF 7.2.).
If healing does not occur, excision may be necessary. Always take a tissue sample to exclude a carcinoma, lichen planus mucosae or prosthetic ulcer.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Jin JQ et al (2019) Study on the oral mucosal diseases in patients with cerebrovascular diseases. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 40:1003-1005.
Recommended articles
Incoming links (2)
Chlorhexidine mouth rinse solution 0.1 or 0.2% (nrf 7.2.); Tormentil myrrh astringent (nrf 7.1.);Outgoing links (8)
Aphthae habituelle; Carcinoma of the skin (overview); Carcinomas tumours of the oral mucosa; Excision; Morsicatio buccarum; Oral Lichen planus ; Psychotherapy; Tormentil myrrh astringent (nrf 7.1.);Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer