ORAL TISSUE BIOPSY

The biopsy of an oral tissue is performed when the patient presents abnormal tissue
formation or deterioration of bone.  The biopsy is done to determine if the ongoing
affection is benign or not.  A check-up appointment is recommended 2 weeks after.

Your dentist will be starting your treatment with a complete oral and radiographic
evaluation.

Then, he will numb the surgical site using local anesthetic to avoid any discomfort
during the procedure. After this, he will do a small to remove the complete or a small
amount of the suspicious tissue.  Once you dentist has the sample, he will place it in a
special solution to be sent out to the pathology laboratory.

Finally, he will place a couple stitches to close the surgical area and the surgery
procedure is then complete. Once the pathologist report is ready it will help
determinate your treatment.

If you notice any abnormality in your mouth such as, lingering mouth sores,
white or red patches in your gums, lips and tongue you should go to a dentist for a
complete oral evaluation.

-Lingering mouth sores

-Red and white patches on the tongue, lips or gums

-Continuous growth of infectious process

-Abnormal growth of soft tissue in your mouth

-Detection of specific affections such as cancerous oral lesions

-Assertive diagnose of affection

-Effective pharmaceutical therapy

If something abnormal is found in the pathologist report, you dentist will refer
you to a specialist such as, oral and maxillofacial surgeon or an
otolaryngologist. The specialist will conduct a thorough exam.