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Upper partial had a chip and it cut the inside of mouth right by the lip. it has formed a white scar that feels like sandpaper when tongue rubs it. can see the ridges in scar. anything to do to help heal this faster? is white scar tissue normal?

Q: upper partial had a chip and it cut the inside of mouth right by the lip. it has formed a white scar that feels like sandpaper when tongue rubs it. can see the ridges in scar. anything to do to help heal this faster? is white scar tissue normal?

: It's an ulceration from the broken denture. Once the denture is repaired the irritating factor will be gone and it will heal quite fast.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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It's an ulceration from the broken denture. Once the denture is repaired the irritating factor will be gone and it will heal quite fast.

Dr Rueda agreed

Answered 5/21/2021

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A member asked:

Upper partial had a chip and it cut the inside of mouth right by the lip. it has formed a white scar that feels like sandpaper when tongue rubs it. can see the ridges in scar. anything to do to help heal this faster? is white scar tissue normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rueda agreed

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