The gray-white opalescent film seen on the buccal mucosa of 85% of black adults is a variant of normal that requires no treatment and is called:

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The gray-white opalescent film seen on the buccal mucosa of 85% of black adults is known as leukoedema, which is a variant of normal that requires no treatment. Option A, linea alba, refers to a white ridge or line on the inside of the cheeks, which is also a normal variant. Option C, leukoplakia, is a white patch or plaque on the oral mucosa that cannot be wiped off and can be a precursor of cancer. Option D, white sponge nevus, is a rare genetic disorder that presents as white, thickened, sponge-like lesions on the oral mucosa.

The Gray-White Opalescent Film Seen on the Buccal Mucosa of 85