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A Simplified Protocol for Protecting Palatal Soft Tissue Donor Sites Using an Oral Mucoadhesive Bandage

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Mucormycosis presenting as palatal perforation.

S Jayachandran¹, C Krithika

¹Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tamilnadu Govt Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. drsjayachandranmds@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research

|December 21, 2006

Summary

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, can cause severe palatal tissue death and bone exposure, especially in diabetics. This case highlights a rare presentation of mucormycosis as a palatal perforation.

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A Simplified Protocol for Protecting Palatal Soft Tissue Donor Sites Using an Oral Mucoadhesive Bandage

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Published on: February 17, 2026

Area of Science:

Mycology
Infectious Diseases
Otolaryngology

Background:

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection caused by Zygomycetes fungi.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis commonly affects poorly controlled diabetics, originating in the maxillary antrum.
Tissue invasion can lead to necrotizing palatal ulceration with exposed bone.

Observation:

This article details a specific case of mucormycosis.
The presentation involved a significant palatal perforation.
The patient's condition was linked to underlying diabetes.

Findings:

The fungal infection led to extensive tissue necrosis of the palate.
A characteristic blackish slough was observed.
Bone exposure was evident due to the invasive nature of the infection.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of recognizing unusual presentations of mucormycosis.
Emphasizes the critical role of glycemic control in preventing invasive fungal infections in diabetics.
Underscores the potential for severe, destructive outcomes of mucormycosis affecting the oral cavity.