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| Type | Location | Epithelium | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masticatory mucosa | Hard palate, gingiva | Keratinized (ortho/parakeratinized), stippled, tightly bound to bone (no submucosa in most areas) | Withstands mechanical stress of chewing |
| Lining mucosa | Buccal, labial mucosa, floor of mouth, ventral tongue, soft palate | Non-keratinized, thicker epithelium, submucosa present (mobile, elastic) | Common site for premalignant/malignant lesions (leukoplakia, OSCC) due to thin protective barrier |
| Specialized mucosa | Dorsum of tongue | Keratinized filiform papillae + non-keratinized fungiform/circumvallate | Contains taste buds; papillary atrophy in anemia (glossitis) |
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