Identifying abnormal oral tissue using the ViziLite disposable light oral examination system

From: Dental Products Report | Date: April 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Oral cancer screening

Following are step-by-step instructions for identifying abnormal oral tissue using the ViziLite disposable light-based oral lesion examination system.

1. Perform a routine exam of the oral cavity, noting the presence of any lesions in the attached gingiva; the buccal mucosa; the floor of the mouth; the hard and soft palate; and the dorsal, lateral and ventral tongue (Fig. 1).

2. Instruct patient to rinse mouth with the supplied 1% acetic acid solution for up to 1 minute, and then to expectorate (Fig. 2).

3. Activate the ViziLite capsule and assemble with ViziLite ...

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