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Intra-oral tumours presenting after dental extraction
British Dental Journal
|May 6, 1989
Summary
Persistent symptoms or poor healing after dental extraction may indicate underlying pathology. This case series reveals that tumors can be the cause of persistent symptoms following tooth extraction.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Dental surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Dental extraction is a common procedure.
- Complications such as delayed healing or persistent pain can occur.
- These complications may suggest underlying pathology beyond the extraction site.
Observation:
- Four cases are presented where symptoms persisted post-extraction.
- These persistent symptoms were investigated further.
Findings:
- A tumor was identified as the cause of symptoms in all four cases.
- The tumors were located in the alveolus or gingiva.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of investigating persistent symptoms after dental extraction.
- Suggests considering neoplastic processes in differential diagnosis for post-extraction complications.