Lump around the broken tooth, persistent ever after extraction. Had an injection on the lump during extraction. What could it be?
Patient: My tooth broke off around two years ago It wasn t the front one but three from the front right hand side. I had no money so I left it. The pain went away after a few weeks then out of the blue I got a lump which was around an inch up from my tooth on the cheek near the side of my my nose which was a wee bit sore then the pain went away but the lump stayed. My right hand side did look a bit swollen but no one ever commented on it. On Monday I went to the dentist and had the remainder removed. I never mentioned the lump as I wanted what was left of the tooth out as it was starting to get sore. The tooth is gone plus it was a bit of a battle to get what was left out and very painful, also one of the injections went right into the lump. I did have swelling after it came out and put ice on it, the swelling has gone but this lump is still there. I have the usual pain from an extraction which I can handle but would like some advice on this lump. Thanks. Doctor: hi...the lump arised as a result of fracture of the tooth.the fracture caused periapical infection of the tooth.pus has accumulated in that region.so it appeared as a lump.after removal of tooth,the pus will drain through the socket.thus lump will get cured..you should take the complete course of antibiotics.if the lump persist even after 2-3 weeks,curettage of that region should be done.thank you.