Nicotine stomatitis is a common form of keratosis of the hard palate seen in long-term smokers.
It is commonly associated with pipe smokers, although it is seen in cigar and cigarette smoking as well.
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The lesion develops due to the heat generated from the tobacco product which as result induces a reactive process causing inflammation, hyperplasia and keratinization of the palatal mucosal epithelium.
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