Jaw Bone Fracture

Dental Case Analysis: Unusual Bone-Like Structure Between Primary and Permanent Teeth in a Child

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Unusual Bone-Like Structure Between Baby Teeth and Permanent Teeth in a Child — What Parents Should Know

Clinical Perspective: Is It Extra Bone, an Extra Tooth, or Normal Jaw Anatomy?

When an unusual hard structure is discovered between a child's primary teeth and developing permanent teeth, the first priority is to determine whether it represents normal anatomy, a developmental dental abnormality, or a lesion that requires treatment.

Black Spot on Back Tooth With Gum Abscess Case Analysis

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What Is Seen in This Case

The image shows a blackened area on a back tooth, with swelling of the surrounding gum tissue. The dark spot on the tooth suggests advanced tooth decay, while the raised and irritated gum indicates a localized gum abscess or infection. This combination often causes bad taste or foul odor due to bacterial activity.

This condition usually develops when decay reaches deeper parts of the tooth and spreads toward the gum.

Dental Case Analysis: Severe Mandibular Bone Fracture with Tooth Involvement

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Visual Examination (Zoom 100%)

  • Clear fracture line across the mandibular bone (lower jaw), extending through the alveolar process

  • Discontinuity of bone structure, indicating a mandibular fracture

  • Adjacent posterior teeth involved in the fracture line

  • Visible bone porosity and cortical disruption

  • Gingival tissues appear traumatized with signs of inflammation

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