Peiman Soleymani DDS . Beverly Hills Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Center

Peiman Soleymani DDS

	BIOPSY - ORAL CANCER SCREENING
	When you visit our office for an evaluation, we will be looking at your gums, teeth and all your anatomical structures like the tongue, floor of the mouth, uvula, lips, palate etc. If during the exam we find any abnormalities on them, we will then need to do a biopsy.

	A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure by which we remove a sample of tissue (incisional biopsy) or all of the abnormal tissue (excisional biopsy) for examination under the microscope by a pathologist. Early detection and treatment of a malignant lesion provide a better chance for a cure.
	Abnormal results could mean: Oral cancer The most common causes for oral cancer are tobacco and alcohol. Other causes include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures and rough surfaces on teeth, poor nutrition, some chronic infections and combinations of these factors. Non-cancerous mouth sores (the specific cause can be determined in many cases).
	An examination of the mouth by dr. Soleymani might show a visible and/or palpable (can be felt) lesion of the lip, tongue, or other mouth area. As the tumor enlarges, it may become an ulcer and bleed. Speech/talking difficulties, chewing problems, or swallowing difficulties may develop, particularly if the cancer is on the tongue. While Dr. Soleimani may suspect a particular lesion is malignant, the only definitive method for determining this is through biopsy and microscopic evaluation of the cells in the removed sample. A tissue biopsy, whether of the tongue or other oral tissues, and microscopic examination of the lesion confirm the diagnosis of oral cancer.

	Dr. Soleymani, board certified periodontist, specializing in periodontal disease therapy and dental implants, is serving the communities of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Century City, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Culver City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City