Oral pathology is an area of dentistry involving the nature, identification, and management of maxillofacial and oral diseases. This includes periodontal disease .

This practice is used to help aid the dentist in analyzing a patient’s dental health and providing the correct periodontic treatment .

Oral pathology can include a number of different phases and procedures:

• Initial Examination
• Research
• Diagnosis through analysis:
  • Clinical
  • Radiographic
  • Microscopic
  • Biochemical
  • And others

Oral Biopsy

In the event a dentist discovers a growth on the cheek, gum or other oral tissue, he may request to perform an oral biopsy. Although most such growths are benign, precaution is always the best course of action.

There are three main types of oral biopsy:

• Aspirational – removal of fluid from a lesion
• Excisional – removal of an entire lesion
• Incisional – removal of a partial lesion

Depending on the type of procedure, the patient will receive either a general or local anesthetic. Following an excisional or incisional biopsy, sutures may be used to close the area.

Postoperative pain is minimal, although the following symptoms are not uncommon following an oral biopsy:

• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Low grade fever
• Moderate soreness

Schedule an Oral Biopsy with Stoner Periodontic Specialists

Dr. Jason C. Stoner and Dr. Daniel Murphy perform oral biopsy and pathology at their Dublin and New Albany offices in Columbus, Ohio. Please call (614) 889-8222 ‎or click here to schedule an online appointment.

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