{"id":2059,"date":"2021-10-28T14:01:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T18:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquemaxillo.com\/blogue\/pourquoi-fait-on-biopsie-de-la-bouche\/"},"modified":"2021-10-28T14:03:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T18:03:55","slug":"purpose-of-an-oral-biopsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquemaxillo.com\/en\/blogue\/purpose-of-an-oral-biopsy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Purpose of an Oral Biopsy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u201cOral biopsy\u201d is a medical term that can seem scary or intimidating for those who don\u2019t know what it entails. An oral biopsy is a simple procedure that can be used to identify a variety of problems in the mouth.<\/p>\n
What exactly is the purpose of an oral biopsy, and how is it performed? Find out in this article.<\/p>\n
When you visit the dentist, they will usually take x-rays and examine your teeth. They will also take a close look at the mucous membranes of your mouth (soft tissues such as the gums, palate, inner cheeks, tongue, etc.) to check for any abnormalities that could be early warning signs of more serious pathologies.<\/p>\n
If your dentist finds an abnormality, they will most likely send you to an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist<\/a> for a biopsy. The biopsy involves taking a sample of the abnormal tissue and sending it to a laboratory for analysis. The analysis will determine whether the mass or lesion is in fact an oral pathology<\/a> that needs to be removed.<\/p>\n Serious problems like oral cancer<\/a> can be detected with a biopsy.<\/p>\n Do you have a biopsy scheduled with a maxillofacial surgeon? Here is what to expect during and after the procedure.<\/p>\n The surgeon will select the appropriate technique for the affected area (punch<\/a>, incisional or fine-needle aspiration). Local anaesthetic is used on the area in question to make sure that the patient feels no pain during the procedure.<\/p>\n Typically, the procedure only takes a few minutes. Despite that, you will still need to take good care of your mouth in the days after the procedure by following the postoperative instructions<\/a> provided by your surgeon.<\/p>\n The sample will then be sent to a laboratory for analysis. The analysis will determine whether or not the abnormal tissue is a problem.<\/p>\n Once the analysis is complete, a follow-up appointment will be made to discuss the results with the patient and determine the best way to treat the problem if necessary.<\/p>\n Oral biopsy is a key method for diagnosing oral pathologies. With this short, simple procedure, diseases can be identified and treated before they become too serious.<\/p>\nOral biopsy procedure<\/h2>\n
Tissue sample collection<\/h3>\n
Laboratory analysis<\/h3>\n
Follow-up and results<\/h3>\n
First-rate oral and maxillofacial surgery services at Clinique MFML<\/h2>\n