Dental implants are titanium screws that are surgically placed in the jaw bone underneath the gum tissue to support artificial teeth where natural teeth are missing. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking. They are very strong, stable and durable, and are meant to last many years.
VELSCOPE (Oral cancer screening)
The VELscope Vx Device is an oral cancer screening system that was developed to help oral healthcare professionals identify, evaluate, monitor and mark abnormal oral cell lesions suspicious for pathology including precancerous and cancerous cells that may be difficult to see during a regular visual exam.
The VELscope Vx handheld device emits a harmless bright blue light, which is used to inspect the mouth and the tongue. The device is extremely sensitive to abnormal tissue changes.
As healthcare providers, we play a vital role in patients oral and overall health. The use of VELscope Vx device can help detect hidden lesions before they have the chance to progress, thus improving the chances of early recognition, prevention and treatment.
