author = {Singla, Smit. and Verma, Akhilesh. and Goyal, Snehil. and Singla, Itika. and Shetty, Anjali.}, title = {{Injuries to oral soft tissues by different factors: A clinical study}}, journal ={Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry}, volume ={6}, number ={1}, pages = {7-10}, doi = {10.4103/2229-6360.188217}, year = {2016}, abstract ={Background: Injuries to oral soft tissues are common. These can be caused by chemical, thermal, physical agents, self-mutilation, denture associated, etc., In this study, 110 patients were included from western Punjab population coming for routine checkup. Different causes for different types of injuries were noticed and tabulated to find the percentage of each cause, causing injuries to oral soft tissue. Objective: To determine the quantitative analysis of different causes which are a causative factor of oral injuries. Methods: The sample for the study consisted of 110 patients undergoing routine dental checkup in the dental center. Quantitative analysis of each causing factor was done by taking proper history from the patients and careful oral examination. Results: Females are more prone to soft tissue injuries as compared to males, and chemical burn is most common cause of soft tissue injury found in 44 patients followed by denture associated ulcers in 36 patients out of 110 patients.}, URL ={https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2016;volume=6;issue=1;spage=7;epage=10;aulast=Singla;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2016;volume=6;issue=1;spage=7;epage=10;aulast=Singla;t=6} }