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case_images: Intraoral photograph depicting exposed roots of the right maxillary first molar with surrounding inflammation.
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case_images: The roots of the right maxillary first molar were exposed and inflammation was noted in the surrounding gingiva (Figure 1).
case_images: Cone-beam computed tomographic images in (A) coronal and (B) axial sections depicting the lytic and destructive lesion on the right side of the maxilla.
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case_images: Loss of bone support of the involved teeth was detected without root resorption (Figure 2).
case_images: Histopathological hematoxylin and eosin staining of the sample indicating focus of actinomycosis with surrounding inflammatory response.
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case_images: Histopathological evaluation using hematoxylin and eosin staining also demonstrated areas of bone necrosis along with inflammatory infiltration and bacterial rods (Figure 3).
case_images: Intraoral photograph depicting resolution of inflammation and favorable healing of the infection.
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case_images: No evidence of pus discharge and secretions and oroantral fistula was observed in clinical examination (Figure 4).