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A piece of bone has protruded through my gums and is causing tongue ulcers. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had a tooth extraction after having Zoledronic infusions. A few weeks back, a small piece of bone protruded through my gums. It caused ulcers on my tongue. I took two courses of Amoxicillin. My dentist tried to pull the bone before realizing that it was fused with my bone. I was told that the gums will grow over it. Still, now, it has not grown.

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

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Hi,

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Please mention whether you have Paget's disease or osteoporosis. It is not a good sign to have bone exposure or protrusion. You did not mention the exact site. I assume that it is present on the lower tooth. Please mention whether the protruded bone came out through the socket. Please mention whether the tooth was extracted surgically. It can happen if the bone gets fractured during extraction or there can be a sharp margin left after extraction. It needs to be trimmed. In this condition, taking antibiotics does not help you. It needs to be managed surgically by exposing the bone followed by grinding the sharp margin. Then it can be closed using stitches. Kindly send me the pictures of the affected region and so I can help you further with the proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At August 4, 2020
Reviewed At February 17, 2023

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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