Abstract
Oral cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer and the cause of thousands of deaths worldwide due to various limitations during diagnosis and treatment. In view of this, it is necessary to streamline processes to achieve early diagnosis and prevent its proliferation. The present review sought to explore the application of technological tools for the development of novel methods for early detection of oral cancer, as well as opportunities for improvement. From this, the systematic review was developed taking into consideration the guidelines of the PRISMA method, compiling a total of 50 articles. The results obtained highlight the use of technological advances such as artificial intelligence, biomarkers, and noninvasive tools such as optical fluorescence. Although these advances showed a high potential for the early detection of oral cancer, further research is still required for their practical implementation.
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