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- Careful soft-tissue assessment
- Referral when appropriate
- Results and next steps explained
Tissue Biopsy
Assessment and biopsy of selected areas of oral tissue where further investigation is appropriate, with referral and follow-up arranged around your needs.
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About the treatment
Why an oral biopsy may be needed
A biopsy allows selected tissue from inside the mouth to be examined in a laboratory. It may be recommended for a lump, patch, ulcer or another change that needs a clearer diagnosis.
Some biopsies take a small part of an area, while others remove a whole small lesion. Your clinician will explain what is recommended and why.
Clinical assessment
Selected technique
Clear explanation
Assessment-led care
Laser use and laboratory diagnosis
A dental laser may be considered for removing selected soft tissue, but it is not the appropriate method for every biopsy. The site, size and diagnostic requirements all influence how tissue should be sampled.
The removed tissue is sent to a laboratory for examination. The laser does not provide the diagnosis. Dr Tom Metselaar (GDC 296169) and the team will explain the results pathway and any follow-up you need.
Assessment
Biopsy plan
Tissue sample
Results
Personal, assessment-led care
"If something in your mouth doesn't look right, the kindest thing we can do is find out what it is quickly, explain it clearly and arrange the right care."
Dr Tom Metselaar (GDC 296169)
What our patients say
Patient experiences of the calm, personal care provided by the team at Danbury Dental Care.
Leah F.
"I couldn't be happier with the care I've received at Danbury Dental Care. It's the first dental practice where I genuinely feel valued as a person, not just a number."
Pauline
"I was so worried that I almost cancelled my appointment. I'm so glad I didn't. They are perfect."
Tissue Biopsy FAQs
Questions about tissue biopsy
Your consultation is the right place to discuss suitability, alternatives and what your own care may involve.
An oral biopsy removes a small tissue sample, or sometimes a whole small area, so it can be examined in a laboratory and a diagnosis can be made.
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Dental care, close to Chelmsford
Danbury Dental Care is at 24 Maldon Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QH.
Getting here
10 mins from the A12
20 mins from the M25
Free Parking available
Opening hours
Monday 9 - 7PM
Tuesday 9 - 5PM
Weds 9 - 5PM
Thursday 9 - 5PM
Friday 9 - 5PM
Saturday Sedation Treatment Available on Request