Using ViziLite Plus along with a standard oral cancer examination improves our ability to identify suspicious areas at their earliest stages. ViziLite Plus is similar to proven early detection procedures for other cancers such as mammography, Pap smear and PSA. ViziLite Plus is a simple and painless examination that gives the best chance to find oral abnormalities at the earliest stage. Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life.
The ViziLite Plus Screening Process:
After a conventional oral cancer examination:
1. The patient rinses with ViziLite Solution for 30 – 60 seconds.
2. The oral cavity is illuminated withthe ViziLite light wand.
3. The dentist looks for and documents any abnormalities.
Healthy tissue absorbs ViziLite illumination. Abnormal tissue reflects it and appears white.
Appearance of abnormal tissue with and without ViziLite illumination.
4. If an abnormality is found a toludene blue solution (Tblue630) is swabbed onto it and photographs are taken for inclusion in the patient record and follow-up.
Appearance of abnormal tissue without and with Tblue630 staining
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