Oral ulceration with bone sequestration - case report

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 38-year-old male patient that presented bilateral ulcerations with bone necrosis in the mandibular lingual area at the level of the mylohyoid ridge for 30 days. The patient reported discrete pain and eventually bleeding. Occlusal radiograph showed bilateral bone exostoses in the lingual mandibular cortical bone. Oral ulceration with bone sequestration diagnosis was based on clinical examination and on oclusal radiograph. The patient was treated with antibiotics, 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes and removal of bone sequestrations. At clinical follow-up at 60 days, it was observed that the region was completely healed. The patient had bruxism, which was diagnosed based on the examination of wear on the surfaces of anterior incisors and on family reports. For this reason, he was referred to a clinical dentist for treatment with an occlusal splint. This is a rare lesion and the recognition of its characteristics is important for an accurate diagnosis and adequate clinical management.