Oral Pathology Overview

Overview of the Procedure
Oral pathology involves diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the mouth, such as cysts, tumors, precancerous and cancerous lesions.

Reasons for the Procedure
Patients may experience unusual changes to the mouth, teeth, gums, tongue, or throat that may be the result of disease. It is important to accurately diagnose diseases of the mouth as early as possible so that treatment can start immediately and increase the chance of cure.

What to Expect
A number of exams and tests may be conducted to determine the cause of symptoms and diagnose the disease. Biopsy or tissue removal is the most accurate method, as the tissue is sent to the laboratory for a diagnosis. Treatment would then consist of further excision / removal or referral to an appropriate specialist.

Recovery
Patients should follow strict instructions provided by the doctor.