Case history
This is a case of a healthy, 26-year-old female who presented to my office for treatment of an implant affected by moderate peri-implantitis. She had a noncontributory medical history, was taking no medications, and had no stated food or drug allergies. She denied the use of tobacco products, alcohol, vaping, and drugs.
Clinical examination
Upon oral mucosal inspection, a 15 mm x 15 mm leukoplakic lesion was detected on the right lateral border of the patient's tongue (figure 1). The patient stated that she knew about the lesion for the past few months and attributed it to “constantly biting her tongue.”
What are your recommendations and differentials for this patient?
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