1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Career, PG institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow
2Post Graduate, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Career, PG institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow
3Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar
4Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, JCD Dental College, Sirsa
*Corresponding author: Dr. Litik Mittal, Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar. Email id - litikmittal@yahoo.com
Online published on 21 March, 2015.
Oral cancers are one of the most common cancers worldwide today. Early detection and prompt treatment offer the best chance for cure. The detection and diagnosis are currently based on clinical examination, histopathological evaluation of the biopsy material and molecular methods. Several diagnostic aids have been developed over the years for early detection of oral cancer. The purpose of this article is to outlines the available and developing diagnostic adjuncts for detection and diagnosis of oral cancer.
Oral cancer, molecular method, diagnostic adjunct
