Abstract
This paper describes 4 cases of spontaneous exposure and sequestration of alveolar bone. While one case was associated with an allergic mucositis, the other three were idiopathic involving large lingual exostoses.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Alveolar Process / pathology*
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Alveoloplasty
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Exostoses / complications
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Exostoses / pathology
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Exostoses / surgery
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Female
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Gingivitis / chemically induced
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Gingivitis / pathology
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Hypersensitivity / pathology
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Male
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Mandibular Diseases / complications
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Mandibular Diseases / pathology
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Mandibular Diseases / surgery
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Maxillary Diseases / etiology
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Maxillary Diseases / pathology
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Middle Aged
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Periodontal Diseases / etiology
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Periodontal Diseases / pathology