Review Article

Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 1

Bio-Optics: A Boon in Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Dr. Smriti Singh

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Smriti Singh
sadoctor2010@gmail.com

Abstract


Background:  Oral cancer is a significant and a major health concern in developing countries and worldwide. Early detection and treatment of the cancer should be necessary for good prognosis and to increase survival rates. A number of newer advancements were emerged to boost the conventional oral examination procedure for early detection and intervention of oral cancer. The most recent ones are bio-optics.

Keywords: Bio-optics, Oral cancer, Diagnosis, imaging.