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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Sheena Kotecha1, P G John Rout
1Birmingham Dental Hospital, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, UK.
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Foreign bodies may present to the general dental practitioner, either as a cause of complaint or, more commonly, as an incidental finding during routine examination. This article describes an unusual case where a rhinolith perforated the hard palate to appear in the mouth as an erupting tooth.
Clinical Relevance:
It is useful for the general dental practitioner to be aware of the existence of foreign bodies, their sequelae and management.
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