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Intraoral dental sinus

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Intraoral dental sinus (also termed a parulis and commonly, a gumboil) is an oral lesion characterized by a soft erythematous papule (red spot) that develops on the alveolar process in association with a non-vital tooth and accompanying dental abscess. A parulis is made up of inflamed granulation tissue.

Less commonly, dental infections drain onto the surface of the skin, forming a cutaneous sinus of dental origin.

In most cases it is not fatal and may require root canal of infected tooth

References

  1. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
Oral and maxillofacial pathology
Lips
Tongue
Palate
Oral mucosaLining of mouth
Teeth (pulp, dentin, enamel)
Periodontium (gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolus) – Gums and tooth-supporting structures
Periapical, mandibular and maxillary hard tissues – Bones of jaws
Temporomandibular joints, muscles of mastication and malocclusionsJaw joints, chewing muscles and bite abnormalities
Salivary glands
Stomatognathic systemTeeth, jaws, tongue and associated soft tissues
Orofacial soft tissues – Soft tissues around the mouth
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