<P> To check the oral mucosa , the patient 's cheek is exposed with a tongue depressor and the tissues inspected with a penlight . Healthy tissue appears moist , smooth , shiny and pink . Stensen 's duct is opposite the second molar . Abnormal findings include dryness , cyanosis , paleness and Fordyce spots , and signs of disease include canker sores , Koplik 's spots ( an early indication of measles ) , candidiasis and leukoplakia . </P>
<P> To check the oral mucosa , the patient 's cheek is exposed with a tongue depressor and the tissues inspected with a penlight . Healthy tissue appears moist , smooth , shiny and pink . Stensen 's duct is opposite the second molar . Abnormal findings include dryness , cyanosis , paleness and Fordyce spots , and signs of disease include canker sores , Koplik 's spots ( an early indication of measles ) , candidiasis and leukoplakia . </P>
the expected appearance of the oral mucosa is
the expected appearance of the oral mucosa is
moist smooth shiny pink
moist smooth shiny pink