PMC4667073_01
Case  1. Gingival clefting and recession due to scratching with fingernail in relation to tooth #41.
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He admitted to have been scratching in the same region frequently with his fingernails on having sensitivity and irritation (Figure 1) which gave him a temporary relief.
PMC4667073_02
Case  2. Lacerated lesion due to matchstick picking involving the attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa in relation to teeth #32, #31, and #41.
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Intraoral examination revealed a lacerated lesion involving the attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa in relation to mandibular incisors (Figure 2) measuring 9 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm.
PMC4667073_03
Case  3. Gingival recession due to scratching with fingernail and sharp objects in relation to teeth #31 and #41.
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On intraoral examination, gingiva appeared to be detached from the underlying tissues with evidence of gingival recession extending beyond the mucogingival junction in relation to mandibular central incisors (Figure 3).