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ViziLite Plus Oral Cancer Screening
The ViziLite Plus exam can help us to identify abnormal tissue that
might develop into oral cancer.
An
annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual
examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for
patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam
is painless and fast, and could help save your life. A
ViziLite Plus exam is particularly important if you are at
increased risk for developing oral cancer.
How ViziLite Plus Works
As with most serious diseases, early detection is the key to successful
outcomes. Unfortunately, the problem with oral cancer is that approximately
70% of the time it is not visible to the dental professional until
it has reached an advanced stage. ViziLite Plus technology assists
us in seeing abnormal tissue in the mouth, before it is plainly
obvious.
As ViziLite Plus passes over oral tissue that has been treated with
the rinse solution, normal healthy tissue will absorb the light
and appear dark, abnormal tissue will appear white. The purpose
of using ViziLite Plus is to identify tissue changes at their earliest
stage; once abnormal tissue has been identified we will determine
the appropriate next steps to take.
Benefits and Expectations
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When oral cancer is found at the earliest stage, treatment is quicker, simpler, less involved, and more then 90% successful!
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When oral cancer is diagnosed in late stage, treatment is expensive, disfiguring and has a poor survival rate.
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ViziLite Plus is a technology used by us to assist in the early detection of abnormal tissue in your mouth.
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ViziLite Plus helps us to see abnormal tissue that is not visible during a regular exam.
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At the conclusion of a ViziLite Plus exam, following a standard visual exam, you can be confident you have received the most comprehensive oral cancer screening available.
