ORAL PATHO M1 LECTURE BASED

an examination of tissue removed from a living

body to discover the presence, cause, or extent

of a disease.

Examination and Diagnostic methods except

• ● Health history

• ● History of identified lesion(s)

• ● Clinical and radiographic examinations

• ● Relevant laboratory testing if indicated

• ● Period of thorough observation

It is the overall medical status

The lesion under investigation may be the oral

manifestation of a significant systemic disease.

Systemic disease processes are recorded

"The art of history taking"

This is done to see if there is bone involvement

Very important to know first what is normal

The use of finger and thumb of the same hand

• Bimanual Palpation

• Bidigital Palpation

Fingers and thumb from each hand simultaneously in coordination

• Bimanual Palpation

• Bidigital Palpation