MAINLINE DENTAL ARTS
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Microscopic Diagnostic Pathological Evaluation of Oral Lesions, Cysts, and Growths
The soft tissues of the mouth, tongue, lips, and underlying jawbone can develop unusual changes, such as red or white patches (leukoplakia/erythroplakia), lumps, ulcers that fail to heal after two weeks, cysts, or bony lesions seen on routine X-rays. While most oral lesions are benign, accurate definitive diagnosis is essential for your peace of mind and health.
An Oral Hard or Soft Tissue Biopsy is a safe, minor surgical procedure in which our periodontists remove a small sample (incisional biopsy) or the entirety (excisional biopsy) of an abnormal tissue or bone lesion for microscopic histopathological analysis.
At Main Line Dental Arts, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin perform biopsy procedures with expert surgical care and submit all specimens directly to accredited oral pathology laboratories for prompt, accurate diagnostic reporting.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We document the lesion's location, size, duration, color, and texture, taking high-resolution 3D images if bone involvement is suspected.
The biopsy site is thoroughly numbed using targeted local anesthetics, ensuring the procedure is completely painless.
A small representative section (or the entire lesion) is atraumatically excised along with a tiny rim of healthy margin for pathological contrast.
The specimen is preserved in formalin and sent to a board-certified oral pathologist. We schedule a dedicated consultation to review your pathology report in detail.
Eliminates uncertainty by providing certified microscopic analysis from specialized pathologists.
Detects pre-cancerous cellular dysplasia or early malignancies when they are most treatable.
Takes only 15 to 20 minutes under local anesthesia with minimal recovery time.
We coordinate directly with your primary care physician or ENT if further treatment is needed.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
Careful clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and personalized treatment sequencing.
Minimally invasive microsurgical procedure with gentle local anesthesia and sedation support.
Structured recovery protocol, proactive post-op care calls, and dietary guidance.
Follow-up confirmation and ongoing preventative care coordinated with your primary dentist.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.
