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All of the following are potential oral manifestations of betel nut EXCEPT:

  1. Extrinsic staining
  2. Oral submucous fibrosis
  3. Squamous cell carcinoma
  4. Xerostomia
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Correct answer: D. Xerostomia

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is NOT associated with betel nut chewing. In fact, betel nut stimulates salivation. Betel nut associations: extrinsic staining (red/brown), oral submucous fibrosis, squamous cell carcinoma, increased plaque/calculus, gingival disease. Xerostomia is caused by medication (antihistamines, antidepressants, etc.), Sjögren's, or radiation.

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