Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 113, Issue 1, 50-52
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association
The reversibility of leukoplakia caused by smokeless tobacco
JL Giunta
and
G Connolly
This case describes an instance of reversibility of bilateral mucosal leukoplakic lesions caused by the long-term use of smokeless tobacco. The dentist should recognize the lesion, advise the patient to stop the tobacco usage, observe the reversibility of the lesion, and assist the patient in stopping the tobacco habit permanently.