Main reasons for consultation and referral to a stomatologist

Marceli Moço Silva; Luara Oliveira Agra; Guilherme Batista do Nascimento

doi:10.5327/2525-5711.343

Authors

Marceli Moço Silva Adamantina University Center – Adamantina (SP), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6223-4342
Luara Oliveira Agra Adamantina University Center – Adamantina (SP), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0074-9838
Guilherme Batista do Nascimento Adamantina University Center – Adamantina (SP), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2370-322X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5327/2525-5711.343

Keywords:

Oral Medicine, Mouth Diseases, Oral Diagnosis, Epidemiology

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the main oral lesions diagnosed, the professionals most frequently referring to Stomatology, the time taken to seek care, and the epidemiological profile of the patients. Methods: A census study analyzing all stomatological consultations over a 15-year period. Results: A total of 553 lesions were evaluated across 492 records, with a predominance of white individuals. The most affected sites were the buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lower lip. Most lesions were traumatic in origin, with inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia as the most frequent diagnosis. Malignant lesions accounted for just over 3% and were strongly associated with smoking and occupational sun exposure. Dentists stood out as the main professionals identifying and referring cases. Conclusion: Traumatic lesions remain the most prevalent, but the identification of potentially malignant changes in at-risk groups highlights the need for clinical vigilance and targeted prevention strategies.

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