OCT evaluation
The latest variant of an OCT device, made for dermatological purposes (Swept Source OCT, by Vivosight® Michelson Diagnostics Ltd, version 2.0, Orpington, Kent, UK), was used (Fig. Prototype of manual probe for intraoral useThe in vivo OCT assessment of pathological tissue must compare with archive images of OCT scans of healthy tissue based on the anatomical site corresponding to the lesion. This is possible considering parameters as Keratinized Layer (KL), Epithelial Layer (EP), Basal Membrane (BM) and Lamina Propria (LP) and related evaluations (Table OCT parameters for assessments of epithelial and subepithelial componentsThis is a qualitative research study and adheres to the EQUATOR guidelines for research reporting using the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist for the collection and processing of instrumental and clinical data [