Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 121, Issue 1, 145-149
Copyright © 1990 by American Dental Association
The oral mucosal punch biopsy: indications and technique
DP Lynch
and
LF Morris
Department of Oral Diagnostic Services, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
The indications for advantages and disadvantages of the punch biopsy technique in the diagnosis of oral mucosal disease are discussed. The punch biopsy is recommended for use by the general practitioner as a simple, fast, inexpensive, and safe procedure for the diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions.