The management of oral cancer is a multidisciplinary endeavour, as each patient presents the treatingclinicians with a unique set of challenges the management of which impacts on both survival and qualityof life. This article focuses on the different radiographic methods used in the diagnosis of oral cancer.Imaging techniques have become an important element in the field of oral oncology. Continued researchhas led to technical progress in the existing modalities and addition of newer, exiting and highly accuratetechniques. Although this is a boon, it has created differences of opinion regarding the ideal choice ofimaging techniques. Inappropriate choice of imaging modality can result in delay in diagnosis and treatmentthereby inducing more suffering for the patients.
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