LINEA ALBA

      Linea alba  is a white line seen on the buccal mucosa usually associated with pressure , frictional irritation, or sucking trauma from the teeth.
linea alba  consists of a white line that is usually bilateral i.e on both sides .the line may be scalloped and is located  on the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane of the adjacent teeth. It is most pronounced  adjacent to the posterior teeth.
           No treatment is required for patients with linea alba .Spontaneous regression may occur