case_images: PMC3513819_01
case_images: PMC3513819_02
case_images: Radiograph showing foreign body in relation to #22 and #23
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case_images: F1
case_images: Radiograph revealed the foreign body [gutta-percha] in the upper left anterior infraorbital region near the nasal floor [Figure 1].
case_images: Photograph showing operative procedure
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case_images: F2
case_images: Mucoperiosteal flap was raised and curettage was done to remove the granulation tissues [Figure 2].
case_images: Photograph showing retrieval of gutta-percha
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case_images: F3
case_images: A foreign body was visible in the bone, which was removed by taking care of nasal floor [Figure 3].
case_images: Retrieved gutta-percha
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case_images: F4
case_images: The object was identified as no-40 gutta-percha point [Figure 4].
case_images: Postoperative radiograph
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case_images: F5
case_images: After 7 days, sutures were removed and patient was found to be totally asymptomatic and socket was also in healing stage [Figure 5].