Giant Dental Calculus Mimicking a Tumor: A Case Report

Authors

  • Asmita Parajuli Dental Surgeon, Department of Dental surgery, Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepal
  • Gopal Gurung Assistant professor, Department of Dental Surgery, Birat Medical College and Teaching, Hospital, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62065/bjhs482

Keywords:

Calculus, Oral hygiene, Tumor

Abstract

Dental calculus consists of mineralized bacterial plaque that forms on the surfaces of natural teeth and dental prostheses. Giant dental calculus mimicking a tumor is an unusual presentation. Buccal surfaces of the maxillary molars and the lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth are the most common location for calculus deposition. This case report presents a case of giant dental calculus mimicking a tumor on the labial surface of the mandible and its diagnostic dilemma, treatment and role of proper oral hygiene measures.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Parajuli , A. ., & Gurung, G. . (2023). Giant Dental Calculus Mimicking a Tumor: A Case Report. Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 8(3), 2198–2200. https://doi.org/10.62065/bjhs482

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Case Reports

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