METHODS FOR EARLY DETECTION OF CLINICAL SIGNS OF ORAL MUCOSAL CANCER

Baxodurov Botirxon Nodir oʻgʻli

Student of the Faculty of Dentistry, Bukhara Innovative University of Education and Medicine

Keywords: Keywords: oral mucosal cancer, early detection, oral squamous cell carcinoma, premalignant lesions, oral screening, toluidine blue, autofluorescence, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, biopsy

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Abstract

Annotation: Oral mucosal cancer, particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), remains one of the most prevalent and aggressive malignancies in the head and neck region. Early diagnosis significantly improves prognosis and treatment outcomes; however, early clinical signs are often subtle and easily overlooked. This article reviews the current methods used for the early detection of oral cancer, including visual-tactile examination, toluidine blue staining, autofluorescence imaging, brush biopsy, and emerging adjunctive diagnostic technologies. Emphasis is placed on the importance of routine oral cancer screening by dental professionals and the identification of high-risk lesions such as leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and non-healing ulcers.

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