Category: Pathology | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know
White horizontal line along the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane, associated with frictional irritation.
A white line on the inside of the cheek where the teeth meet, usually from rubbing or sucking on the cheek.
[[frictional keratosis; cheek line; white line (see: macule; plaque (lesion))]]
Common benign finding; record and reassure the patient
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