1274-1275 / 2001
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Repopulation of the mucosal
cells occurs in the later stage of
the acute phase
•
The severity of the damage to
supportive connective tissue
limits the degree of
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reepit e ia ization
•
Fibrosis of the underlying
connective tissue causes
patchy ischemia of the mucosa,
which may cause ulceration
•
Local trauma or infection
often precipitates these ulcers
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