Differential interference microscopy is suggested as an additional technique for oral exfoliative cytology. Optical sectioning provides clear views of the nucleus and other organelles that are not obstructed by underlying or overlying layers. With this technique, interlocking folds in the cell membrane can be observed clearly.
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