SURGICAL PROCEDURES

• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
• Gum Grafting
• Crown Lengthening
• Periodontal Surgery
• Bone Grafting
• Bone Preservation
• Oral Biopsies

 

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If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and you want to know more about oral biopsies, feel free to contact us at (214) 503 1000 or info@dallasimplant.com.

 

Oral Biopsies

It is important to see your dental professional about any sore or pain in the mouth that doesn’t go away in 3 weeks. They will ask questions about your medical and dental history. Your entire mouth, including your lips and teeth, will be checked. A biopsy or other tests may also be done.

What are precancerous and cancerous oral lesions?

Pre-cancerous oral lesions are abnormal cell growths in or around the mouth. They may become cancer. Cancerous oral lesions are life-threatening cell changes in the mouth. These lesions need to be detected early to give you a better chance for a cure.

Signs and symptoms

The signs and symptoms of precancerous and cancerous oral lesions may include:

• A sore in the mouth that doesn’t heal within 3 weeks
• White or red lesions or ulcers on the tongue, gums, or lining of the mouth that don’t go away
• Tenderness or pain in the mouth that persists

Biopsy

A biopsy is the best way to find out if a lesion is precancerous our cancerous. During a biopsy, the area around the lesion will be numbed. A part of the lesion will then be removed, and sent to a lab to be examined under a microscope.