title: The reversibility of leukoplakia caused by smokeless tobacco.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Giunta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Connolly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007972:Leukoplakia, Oral / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014030:Tobacco, Smokeless