[Oral cancer. The importance of early diagnosis and role of the dentist].
Early diagnosis is an significantly relevant factor in the prognosis of oral cavity carcinomas. Knowledge of the clinical and oral manifestations of pre-cancerous lesions in general dentistry is of paramount importance. The initial treatment, follow-up schedule and reference timing are given in a decision chart. Special attention is given to the timing of biopsies in the treatment plan.
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Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale Eeuwfeestkliniek, Antwerpen.
D000465:Algorithms; D001706:Biopsy; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010819:Physician's Role; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
Cancer buccal. L'importance du diagnostic précoce et le rôle du dentiste.