Prevalence Of Paediatric Oral Mucosal Lesions: A Retrospective Study in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

Mucosal lesions can either be congenital, developmental, infective, inflammatory, allergic, neoplastic and oral changes due to underlying systemic disorders. Mucosal lesions in paediatric population can contribute to general ill health. The oral mucosal lesions in children present as vesicles, ulcers, macules, changes in color, size alterations, and configuration of the oral anatomy.Ulcerations, pain, and discomfort are frequent side effects, which result from irritation caused mainly by fixed orthodontic appliances. Although painful and unpleasant, lesions heal quickly because of the fast metabolism of oral mucosa in young and healthy patients. Epidemiological studies help in determining the incidence, prevalence and the severity of diseases. They also help in assessing the distribution, the risk factors and associated aetiology. This information is useful in the formulation of health care programmes at the primary level to spread awareness, help guide in early diagnosis and lead to prompt treatment. Thorough clinical examination, evaluation and diagnosis is important to initiate the correct treatment. Objective:-The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in paediatric patients visiting the Department of Pediatric and Oral Medicine.