Jurnal 2 Scalloped Tongue
Jurnal 2 Scalloped Tongue
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i9.139
Abstract
Multifunctional organ like tongue is an important indicator of underlying systemic diseases. However,
sometimes under physiological influences, the tongue alters in its shape and size and appears clinically same as
it appears under pathological state. An elderly male patient reported for replacement of missing natural teeth.
Medical, dental, drug and psychosocial history were insignificant. The tongue had multiple indentations that
conformed to the pattern of the surrounding teeth. A cast partial denture was indicated for both maxillary and
mandibular arch. Factors leading to overgrowth of the tongue under physiological influences are discussed.
Keywords: lingua indentation, crenelation, amyloidosis, macroglossia, phonetics.
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the
cooperation provided by the staff of the department
of oral medicine and diagnosis.
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