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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 45(1): 71-3, 2007 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16054735
ABSTRACT
A 72-year-old woman presented with multiple periapical lesions and resorption of teeth in a single quadrant 17 years after an attack of herpes zoster (shingles) of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. It is possible that cases of tooth resorption that were previously classified as idiopathic may have a viral aetiology and we suggest that these patients should be asked about a previous attack of shingles.