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Staging and Grading of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Oral cancer is the 8th and 13th most common malignancy in the world for males and females, respectively. Globally, over 90% of malignancies affecting the mouth and maxillofacial region are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC), 80-90% of which are associated with tobacco and alcohol use. The oral cavity being the first entry point for various carcinogens is a common site for occurrence of OSCC. The major subsites affected by OSCCs are the lips, anterior tongue, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, upper and lower alveolar ridges, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. The 5-year survival rate from OSCCs has not significantly improved in the past more...

Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Oral Cancer Detection

This book has been compiled and given the present shape after thorough selection and refinement of the latest available techniques and methods for the early diagnosis and subsequent detection of potential oral malignant lesions. By utilizing these given methods one can detect and diagnose early the oral cancer lesions and thus better select the patients for appropriate therapies. It will provide more individualized approach to treatment. Also, with an all-round awareness of these early diagnostic tests, one can easily formulate a treatment plan at the earliest significantly reducing the associated morbidity. This book provides an exhaustive data about the latest more...

Handbook of Diagnosis for Oral Cancer-Basics to Advanced

Oral cancer is a global challenge with high burden on the society and family. Increasing incidence of oral cancer to be reduced by awareness to the general public. There is need for the health workers around the world also to be updated on recent advances in oral cancer. Keeping the above reasons in mind, the book comprising of various issues pertaining to oral cancer is written. When it comes to oral cancer management, two important issues have to be considered – diagnosis and management. Diagnosis of oral cancer has come a big way from basics to advanced non invasive and more...

Understanding Lasers and it's Application in Oral Medicine

Lasers are an emerging and revolutionary technology with several advantages for general dental practitioners, patients, and several applications in dentistry. Based on current scientific discoveries and technical improvements, it has an excellent benefit to the modern medical profession and also Laser light may be employed efficiently in clinical dentistry. Although there is an absence of clear evidence in particular fields of dentistry, lasers are effective as clinical tools in a number of clinical conditions in dentistry based on proper laser tissue communication and the problems of everyday practice. The book gives brief information about the history, physics, mechanism, tissue interaction, more...