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Clinical presentation of the lesion described.
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Intraoral clinical examination showed recession of the marginal gingiva in the  region of teeth #11 and #12 due to a proliferative lesion, with the observation  of areas of yellow extravasation, which resulted in the discharge of pus in the  vestibular region (Figure 1).
A = Histopathologic view of the lesion showing the
loss of the epithelial-connective tissue (hematoxylin and eosin stain, original
magnification x40).. B = Higher magnification showing a keratin pearl in the centre and cellular
and nuclear pleomorphism (hematoxylin and eosin stain, original magnification
x100).
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The lining epithelium of the mucosa exhibited  a hyperparakeratinized stratified pavement pattern, showing areas of hyperplasia,  exocytosis and hydropic degeneration leading to the final diagnosis of SCC (Figure  2).
Postoperative image showing the healthy aspect
of the mucosa adjacent to the site of the surgical procedure.
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A removable partial  denture was fabricated for rehabilitation (Figures 3 and 4).
Rehabilitation of the patient using a removable
partial denture.
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A removable partial  denture was fabricated for rehabilitation (Figures 3 and 4).