Presentation
Infection evaluation before initiating biotherapy treatment.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bimaxillary edentation
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absence of all teeth on both jaws (bimaxillary edentation)
left upper maxillary opacity, suggestive of a residual root fragment
left mandibular sclerotic lesion surrounded by a radiolucent rim, suggestive of a focal osseous dysplasia
Case Discussion
Total edentation may result in bone resorption and shrinking of the jaws, leading to facial changes.
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