Mucosal calcified nodule of the gingiva in an infant.
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چکیده
The mucosal calcified nodule is a rare oral lesion that has a predilection for the young child. This case report describes an infant with a persistent and tender gingival swelling associated with an unerupted, maxillary central incisor. Besides a differential diagnosis for this entity, the causes of abnormal calcium deposits within the skin of children are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric dentistry
دوره 24 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002