Histopathologic examination in the primary dental clinic

Han,  Dawool; Cho,  Eunae

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 58(5); 2020 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2020;58(5):293-303.
Published online May 31, 2020.

일차치과의원에서의 조직병리검사

한다울¹, 조은애산드라²

^¹연세대학교 치과대학 구강병리학교실
^²연세대학교 치과대학 구강병리학교실

Histopathologic examination in the primary dental clinic

Dawool Han¹, Eunae Cho²

¹Department of Oral pathology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
²Department of Oral pathology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University

Abstract

Biopsy is a critical method for disease diagnosis and treatment planning. It can be applied from simple inflammatory lesions to malignant tumors. But many general dental practitioners are unfamiliar with the basic knowledge and skills required for biopsy. Moreover, biopsy indications and contraindications for certain diseases may differ depending on the type of dental practice environment and the specialty of the dentist. Biopsy education can increase the choices a dentist has during disease diagnosis. Here we will discuss details on biopsy needed to the general dentist.

Key Words: Biopsy;Histopathologic examination;General dental practitioner;Oral pathology;