An intraoral medical device for predicting abnormalities in oral cancer, malignant disorders, interdental caries, and peridontal pockets

[0028] Unless the context or definitions indicate otherwise, all terms used herein, including terms specifically described below in this section, are used according to their ordinary meaning. Likewise, the use of "or" includes "and" and vice versa in addition to the claims unless stated otherwise. Non-limiting terms should not be construed as limiting unless expressly stated otherwise (eg, "including" and "comprising" mean "including but not limited to" unless expressly stated otherwise).

[0029] The present invention is a medical device designed to be portable and intended for intraoral use. The described device is divided into three parts:

[0030] a. The proximal end or head of the device (1);

[0031] b. The body of the device (2) and

[0032] c. The distal end or tail of the device (3).

[0033] The proximal end of the device includes a light source (6) and a charge-coupled device sensor with a camera and filter mechanism (5).

[0034] The light source (6) of this e...