What causes soft tissue growth in an extracted tooth socket?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 36-year-old male. I have soft tissue growth from the extracted tooth socket shortly after extraction that does not seem to be growing anymore. There is no pain. The growth is soft, not firm, and can be moved. It bleeds on touching. What could this be? Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). This is an excessive gum growth that sometimes occurs in an extracted socket. After extraction, the healing activity and blood supply in the socket will particularly be high, which can cause exaggerated growth sometimes.

You will require the removal of that soft lump to prevent further bleeding. Irritation of that tissue due to an opposing tooth or food can cause a secondary infection. Please visit your dentist and get that removed safely.

I hope this helps. Do get back in case of any further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

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This looks more like a benign hyperplastic lesion (Epulis). However, after the excision of this lesion, it would be sent for a routine biopsy examination to rule out any malignancy. Please do not worry. Get this checked as soon as possible.

I wish you good health.

Thank you.