Biopsy
ORAL BIOPSY
If you have an area in your mouth that has been identified as abnormal, Dr. Fritz or Dr. Schuldt will examine the area and if necessary, perform a biopsy to diagnose. Our team works closely with oral pathologists at Mount Sinai Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto to analyse all specimens collected.
Abnormal growth, pathology, or discolouration can occur anywhere in the mouth including the cheeks, gums, palate, tongue, and lips. It is important to assess and monitor the health of your gum tissues regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oral Biopsy
How can I tell if this spot in my mouth is abnormal?
The tissues of our mouths are always renewing and proliferating. It is possible that during this process they spontaneously turn from normal to abnormal.
It is important to do an ‘at-home’ visual check of the tissues in our mouths. If you, or your dental team notice any abnormalities, it is important to have this area assessed by your periodontist who can further treatment plan.
When will I receive the results of my Oral Biopsy?
Our team works with the Oral Pathology lab of Mount Sinai Hospital. Your biopsy results return in two weeks time. At which point we will go through the results at your post-operative appointment with you.
Do you have a specific question about your need for an oral biopsy?
Please feel free to reach out to us and we will get back to you confidentially, as soon as possible.
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About Oral Biopsies.
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Presented by: Dr. Peter C. Fritz, B.Sc., D.D.S., F.R.C.D.(C)., Ph.D. (Perio), M.B.A. The intra-oral and extra-oral soft tissue examination is an essential part of all dental exams. This examination...
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Oral Biopsy Post-Operative Instructions
After your oral biopsy surgery, there are some steps to follow for quick and smooth recovery. Healing after an oral biopsy can be broken into periods. In the first 24 hours: Only after freezing has...
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