Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Lesions Observed in Şanlıurfa Province and Its Surroundings

Aim: The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the distribution of histopathologically diagnosed oral soft and hard tissue lesions in patients presenting to the Şanlıurfa Oral and Dental Health Hospital, according to age, sex, and anatomic location.Material and Methods: The histopathological reports of 227 patients who underwent biopsy between 2015 and 2024 were reviewed. Lesions were classified as radicular cysts, dentigerous cysts, giant cell granulomas, pyogenic granulomas, fibrotic lesions, mucoceles, oral lipomas, squamous papillomas, fibro-osseous lesions, and other. Demographic data and locations were statistically evaluated.Results : 59% of the patients were women and 41% were men. The most common lesions were fibrotic lesions (35.7%) and radicular cysts (31.3%). The oral mucosa was the most common site of lesions (42.7%). Radicular cysts were most common in the 3rd decade, dentigerous cysts in the 3rd decade, giant cell granulomas in the 6th decade, and fibrotic lesions in the 5th decade.Conclusion: The study findings indicate that the distribution of oral lesions in the region is largely consistent with the literature, although fibrotic lesions are more prevalent due to chronic irritation and oral hygiene factors. Regional public health programs and early detection mechanisms can play a critical role in reducing the morbidity of these lesions.