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Extraoral view showing sinus tract opening at the base of the right nostril.
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A 40-year-old male belonging to a poor socioeconomic status was referred to the Outpatient Department of Periodontology from ENT Department with a chief complaint of constantly recurring pustule at the base of the right nostril (Figure 1).
Intraoral photograph showing significantly discoloured maxillary right central incisor.
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Generalised attrition with a poor oral hygiene status was also evident by plaque scores and gingival index (Figure 2).
Intraoral periapical radiograph showing the periapical lesion associated with the right maxillary central incisor.
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Intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiograph showed distinct periapical radiolucency with compromised periodontal status in relation to tooth number 11 (Figure 3).