Oral cancer detection

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Can a dental xray detect oral cancer? Like APU OPG and Xray of gums and can an oral surgeon detect cancer after examination

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shubham Jain

Surgical Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

If the cancer is advanced enough to eat away jaw bone, it may be detectable on X ray of gums. Please consult for further advise.

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