Auto Fluorescence Allows Us to Detect Early Signs of Oral Cancer and Much More

This paper introduces a novel approach, using autofluorescence, to objectively examine the oral cavity for inflammation and infection. Many systemic diseases are perpetuated by microorganisms that colonize in environment. They enter cardiovascular system enzymatic processes open mucosa allow their entry. A majority of microbes anaerobes and/or facultative anaerobes. When they host, metabolize blood. Their waste products contains iron elements within compound called porphyrin. Porphyrin will fluoresce when exposed certain wavelengths light. Healthcare providers can utilize this natural occurring process see these harmful pathogens. may indicate host has Sleep Related Breathing Disorder (SRBD). apnea is primary disorder SRBD’s. technology offers medical dental fields screening tool pandemic healthcare problem.