It is a benign condition in which the tongue appears fissured or wrinkled. There is a deep groove on the dorsal surface of the tongue. It occurs mainly due to genetic mutations. The treatment is not required for the fissured tongue but maintenance of oral hygiene is important.
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome and Fissured Tongue
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a granulomatous orofacial disease that has an acute physical impact on the patient. Read the article to know more about MRS and fissured tongue.
