What it is
With a lump, spot or other change in the mouth that does not go away, the doctor can remove it and send it for a tissue test. It is done under local anaesthetic, and you find out what the change is.
Removal of a mucosal lesion in the mouth
Price on request
A change in the lining of the mouth is removed and examined.
May be added
- Consumables+200 kr
- Hygiene fee+150 kr
Applied to Lips and mouth area
About the treatment
At a glance
- Pain level
- Little pain with anaesthetic
- Downtime
- Short downtime
Benefits
- Learn what it is
- Local anaesthetic
- Short procedure
Expected results
The change is removed, and you learn what the tissue test shows.
Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
The procedure is usually done once, and you get the tissue result afterwards. Based on the result, the doctor decides whether you need a check-up or more treatment.
- The doctor examines the change.
- The area is numbed.
- The change is removed, often with dissolving stitches.
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
Little pain with anaesthetic. It may be sore for a few days.
- Bleeding.
- Infection.
- The change can come back.
- Avoid very hot or spicy food for the first few days.
Short downtime.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
- People with a lasting change in the mouth.
- A sore or spot in the mouth that does not go away should always be checked by a doctor.
Contact a doctor if bleeding will not stop, or if you have a fever or increasing pain.
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