Oral Cavity As A Diagnositic Tool For Systemic Disorders

Oral cavity and the lesions associated with oral cavity sometimes plays a key role in diagnosis of systemic disorders or act as an important examination site for early lesion that precedes due to any systemic disorders. Oral manifestations due to nutritional deficiency, GIT disorders, metabolic disorders, haematological disorders, rheumatological disorders, dermatological diseases, renal diseases and autoimmune disorders are common. Hence examination of oral cavity with through knowledge to diagnose lesions caused by systemic disorders can aid in early detection of the disease and prevention of major complications.