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White patch
I have noticed this white patch in my inner cheek. It is smooth, soft and when I press, it is filled with blood again.
This is the same spot where I had undergone laser surgery twice.
First it was mild dyplesia; second it was oral lichen planus in the year 2022.
Should I go for the biopsy once again.
Please suggest a further treatment plan.
Should I visit an oncologist, dentist, ENT specialist?
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Get your biopsy done and consult oral medicine and radiologist for proper diagnosis and treatment plan
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Take preferable medications to avoid severity
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From the image, it looks like the patch is developing due to repeated cheek biting due to a sharp lower tooth and uneven position of lower back teeth.
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consult a qualified dentist and get it checked.
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Please consult a oral pathologist for biopsy followed by an oral surgeon
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Preferably consult an oral pathologist and give proper history of treatment...He will evaluate and sujjest you accordingly.
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Advisable to go for repeat scalpel biopsy, not laser ,for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Laser biopsies have some disadvantages like thermal artifacts ,which may interfere with pathologist's evaluation
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Visit Dentist, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon preferably
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit your dentist again for a review and get a clinical examination done.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Please consult the dentist for clinical examination and proper diagnosis
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