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ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology

Maxillary mucormycosis masquerading as an endodontic-periodontal lesion.

Abubacker Afreen Jannath, Krishnan Viswanathan, Sambanthan Thiruneelakandan, Rajasekar Sundaram, Srinivasan Sivapragasam

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Abubacker Afreen JannathDepartment of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Krishnan ViswanathanDepartment of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sambanthan ThiruneelakandanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajasekar SundaramDepartment of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Srinivasan SivapragasamDepartment of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Endodontic-periodontal (endo-perio) lesions are commonly encountered in dental clinics, with patients typically presenting with acute pulpal pain, often accompanied by abscess formation and tooth mobility. Management generally involves root canal treatment (RCT) and, if required, surgical intervention. This article discusses a notable case of a 43-year-old male patient who presented with a chief complaint of pain and loose teeth in the upper left back region for the past 3 weeks. Phase I periodontal therapy was initiated, followed by RCT of teeth #21 to #25. However, 2 weeks later, the patient presented with swelling, prompting surgical excision and biopsy. Histopathological analysis revealed nonseptate hyphae with right-angle branching, indicative of mucormycosis.

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Coronavirus disease-19Mucoralesmucormycosisperiapical abscess

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PMID40018715
PMCPMC11864335

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