Linea alba

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Linea Alba can refer to Linea alba cheek or Linea alba abdomen.

Linea alba cheek is a white line seen on the buccal mucosa extending from the commissures posteriorly at the level of the occlusal plane.

Cause[edit | edit source]

It is caused by the physical irritation and pressure exerted by the posterior teeth.

Clinical features[edit | edit source]

It is usually bilateral and is more pronounced in persons who have clenching habit or bruxism.

Histology[edit | edit source]

Histologically hyperkeratosis and intracellular edema of the epithelium is seen. ^[1]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Shafer's textbook of oral pathology 7E

External links[edit | edit source]

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