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The same is true for premalignant lesions. Who is at risk for these? As we grow older our risk of developing cancer increases.

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What are these? Premalignant or precancerous (also referred to as вЂњpotentially malignantвЂќ) oral lesions involve the skin lining of the mouth (known as the epithelium) and may be at risk for becoming (transforming into) an oral cancer, although it is difficult to predict which lesions will transform and how long it will take (see below). A small percentage of these lesions may be premalignant or even malignant (see education sheet on Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer). However, some lesions are not as easy to identify and require additional diagnostic steps, such as a biopsy (removal of a piece of the lesion to examine under a microscope). Many lesions are innocuous and can be easily diagnosed and named based upon their appearance alone. Dentists look for abnormal changes that are loosely called вЂњlesions.вЂќ A routine part of an oral examination should be inspection not only of the teeth and gums but also of the soft tissues in and around the mouth.

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