Forum for Clinical and Surgical Oral Pathology

Case BBOPF 18-1

Dr. Peter Polverini (University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA) would like your opinion on the following case (available from February 20 - March 2, 2018).

Clinical History

A 33-year-old female with the chief complaint of red, swollen, bleeding gums of unknown origin. The patient brushes twice a day, and flosses at least once a day. Radiographs reveal unilateral bone loss involving both the left maxilla and mandible that extends up to the midline. The patient’s medical history is unremarkable. Enclosed are clinical pictures, full mouth radiographic films, periodontal evaluation of pocket depth and tooth mobility. No biopsy of the involved tissues is available at this point.

Your opinion is much appreciated.

Peter J. Polverini, DDS, DMSc
Jonathan Taft Distinguished University Professor of Dentistry
Dean Emeritus
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Professor of Pathology
University of Michigan Medical School

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Full Mouth Radiographs

Occlusal

Pocket Depth R

Right Left Facial

Right Left Lingual

Case prepared by Dr. Alfredo Aguirre (BBOP Manager) and Daniel Emmer (University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine).