Removal of Oral Cavity Neoplasms

Unpleasant neoplasms in the mouth can have various origins. Benign neoplasms can appear because the mucous membrane is constantly injured due to malocclusion, a fondness for hot or cold drinks, as well as cigarette smoke. Often the solution is to eliminate the traumatic factor – and the neoplasms in the mouth resolve on their own. But sometimes this is not enough.

It is important not to leave a benign tumor unattended, as it can become malignant. And here, surgical intervention is unavoidable.

In Kyiv, patients mostly seek help immediately when a neoplasm appears in the mouth. And this is justified, because the earlier treatment is started – the easier it is to avoid complications associated with the enlargement of the neoplasm, its transformation from benign to malignant, and the need to extract teeth. Moreover, the cost of immediate treatment will certainly be affordable.

The most common problem for patients is papillomas. Although they rarely have a malignant course, the removal of oral cavity neoplasms of this type is simply necessary. A papilloma is the result of the proliferation of the flat epithelium of the mucous membrane.

The root cause is the human papillomavirus, different types of which live in the bodies of almost all adults. Temperature, injuries, chronic diseases, and acute infections that lower immunity can provoke neoplasms in the mouth. Papillomas are located on the palate, tongue, and alveoli, as well as in the area of the frenulum of the tongue.

In Ukraine, a frequent concern of patients is the appearance of fibromas – growths of connective tissue due to microtrauma of the mucous membrane. Here, the overall lifestyle plays an important role: bad habits, the level of dental care and hygiene.

Neoplasms are localized in the mouth, on the tongue, and on the mucous membrane along the line of tooth closure. Fibromas have clear, rounded borders, as well as a wide base and dense structure.

Stones in the ducts of the salivary glands are also a frequent cause of discomfort in the oral cavity and a reason to see a maxillofacial surgeon or dental surgeon. The cause of their occurrence can be disorders of mineral and enzymatic balance, inflammatory diseases.

There are also retention cysts of the lips – these are neoplasms in the ducts of the minor salivary glands, located on the inner surface of the lips.

The most acute dental problem is an odontogenic cyst. It occurs in the jawbone, often at the tips of tooth roots, has a dense membrane and liquid contents. Its appearance is preceded by dental diseases.

Now you know the main types of neoplasms that can appear in the oral cavity. How does the treatment proceed?

In the case of papillomas, the removal of oral cavity neoplasms involves their excision or laser coagulation. Histological examination of papillomas after this is not mandatory.

In the case of fibromas, the removal of oral cavity formations involves excision of the tumor. The price of the operation with anesthesia will be low, but it is important to add the cost of subsequent histological examination of the material.

When removing a salivary gland stone, a surgical manipulation is performed and the patient may be recommended a diet during the healing period.

Treatment of oral cavity neoplasms involves taking antibiotics in conservative treatment, but more often surgical removal of oral cavity neoplasms is required:

• The cyst membrane is enucleated (cystectomy); it is important to remove the membrane completely to avoid recurrence of the disease.
• The cyst is opened with removal of contents, disinfection, and subsequent suturing.

More often, the removal of oral cavity neoplasms does not end there and may include the extraction of the tooth that caused the cyst. Observation is indicated for adjacent teeth, and if necessary – nerve removal.

In Kyiv, many clinics offer surgical removal of neoplasms, but you should focus not on prices but on the qualifications of specialists and the reputation of the clinic. At “Dr. Osadchiy’s Dental Clinic” you can not only painlessly and promptly get rid of unpleasant and frightening neoplasms in the mouth, but also receive a histology report – an analysis that will determine whether further treatment is needed.