Pink tooth of mummery in mandibular left incisor
BDS, Dental Surgeon, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab, India.
Research Article
International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 2024, 08(01), 066–068.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijbpsa.2024.8.1.0069
Publication history:
Received on 01 July 2024; revised on 11 August 2024; accepted on 14 August 2024
Abstract:
A 76-year-old male patient reported to our department with a chief complaint of discolored lower front tooth since 2–3 years. He had a history of some minor trauma to the teeth 5 years back, post which no dental treatment was undertaken. There was no episode of pain or any other associated discomfort. His medical history was non-contributory. On clinical examination, tooth 31 was found to be discolored giving it a generalized pinkish-yellow hue, prominently on the labio-proximal aspect. Neither fracture nor dentinal caries were evident in relation to the concerned teeth [Figure 1]. However, the patient had resorbed ridges due to his age. No swelling, sinus tract or erythema were detected. The vertical and the axial percussions were unproductive. A provisional diagnosis of internal resorption of tooth was given based on the patient’s history and clinical picture, which confirmed the same.
Keywords:
Pink tooth; Internal Resorption; Ridge Resorption; Trauma; Permanent incisor; Pulpal hemorrhage
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