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Coated Tongue
A coated tongue may arise from dehydration, uremia, prolonged use of oral antibiotics, persistent mouth breathing, poor oral hygiene, or for no identifiable reason. This patient was a very heavy cigarette...
Lip Fissure
This patient developed a split of the lower lip as the result of exposure to extreme dry and cold weather. The lips are also dry and white due to the exposure to extreme weather. Lip splits are quite...
Denture Granuloma
The flange of organized granulation tissue protruding from the middle of the base of the lower lip –/gingival margin was caused by a loose fitting denture. Removal of the granulation tissue combined...
Gingivitis
Gingivitis or infection of the gums [gingiva] is common. In this photograph, marginal gingivitis is shown. The gingival papillae are slightly swollen and have a smooth, shiny red appearance. These areas...
Amalgam Tattoo
The blue discolouration of the gingiva develop following some recent dental work in which an adjacent tooth was filled with dental amalgam. Occasionally, isolated amalgam spots can be mistaken for an...
Antral Mucosal Prolapse Through a Tooth Socket
Sometimes after the extraction of an upper tooth, particularly a molar, a fistula can arise between the mouth and the maxillary sinus [oroantral fistula]. In this case, antral mucosa can be seen collapsing...
Dental Abrasion
Dental abrasion is the term used when loss of tooth substance has resulted from extrinsic, usually chronic trauma. This man always held his pipe in the left hand side of his mouth and this has worn down...
Mandibular Resorption
The mandible and its teeth appear to have a symbiotic relationship. Note the severe resorption of the mandible that has developed in those areas where there are no longer any teeth.
Dental Calculus
The accumulation of scale or dental calculus around the roots of the teeth is a characteristic feature of poor dental hygiene. Note the associated gingivitis.
Papilloma of the Lip
A benign squamous cell papilloma of the lip often has a characteristic warty appearance and is probably of viral origin.