**6. Clinico-histological features of the potentially malignant disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region**

The clinical presentations and histological features of some of the potentially malignant disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region, which has the potency for the malignant transformation will be discussed in this part. The clinico-histological features are summarized in **Table 2**.


reticular form. Dysgeusia, burning sensation in the mouth is the common presentations.

thickening), hyperkeratosis (epithelial thickening on the outside), and uneven or sawtooth rete ridges (elongation and thickening of the ridges between epithelial rete pegs) are present. Hypergranulosis, subepithelial fibrosis, basal cell degeneration, inflammatory infiltrate, and civatte bodies can be seen.

mucosa of the oral region

**Table 2.** *Clinico-histological features of OPMDs.*
