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Optical aid methods useful to support an oral cancer diagnosis

Optical aid methods useful to support an oral cancer diagnosis Oral cancer represents a significant challenge in the field of public health and medicine. In western countries, it constitutes from 6% to 10% of all malignant tumors.  It is more frequent in males than in females. 90% of mouth cancers are squamous cell carcinomas...

EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ORAL CANCER WITH FLUORESCENCE: CLINICAL CASE

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 EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ORAL CANCER WITH FLUORESCENCE: CLINICAL CASE  Prof. Silvio Abati Associate Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases University Vita-Salute San Raffaele of Milan Early detection of cancer oral squamouscell, the cancer that originates from the epithelium of the oral mucosa, reduces morbidity and increases the survival of patients. Histopathological analysis of suspected lesions is the gold standard...

PERIODONTITIS AS A RISK FOR ORAL CANCER: A CASE – CONTROL STUDY

ABSTRACT Background: The aetiology of oral cancer is multifactorial, as various risk factors (genetics, socioeconomic and lifestyle factors) contribute to its development. Data in the literature suggest that people with periodontal disease have an increased risk of developing oral cancer, and the severity of periodontitis correlates with the appearance of oral squamous cell carcinoma. The aim of this...

ORAL CANCER: screening and early diagnosis – Clinical Tips

Oral cancer: screening and early diagnosis Silvio Abati and Alessandra Lissoni Vita-Salute San Raffaele University - Milano What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a lethal disease, that if left untreated, dental professionals can encounter in their professional activity. Although not usually directly involved in the specific therapeutic phase, the role of the dentist and the dental hygienist...

The stages of dysplasia and the use of fluorescence in preventive screening – Clinical Tips

Oral cancer is cancer that develops in the tissues of the mouth or throat. It belongs to a larger group of cancers called head and neck cancers. Most develop in the squamous cells found in your mouth, tongue, and lips. Oral cancer is one of the most frequent cancers globally: in 2018, oral cancer occurred...