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What Is The Reason For Having A Lump Under The Jaw Where Tooth Extraction Was Done?

I had an extraction a few months ago because of an infection. Since the extraction I have a lump under the jaw where the tooth was. I was given an x ray which showed a dark show in that area and given stronger antibiotics for 5 days. I'm worried that this could be more serious.
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Dear sir/mam,
welcome to healthcare magic.You have not mentioned the dark shadow is well defined or not.if it is well defined then it is cyst, if it is not then periapical infection.
A tumor is a growth caused by an overproduction of cells. A cyst is similar to a tumor, except that it is filled with fluid. Both tumors and cysts can form in the bone of the maxillofacial region, most frequently in the lower jaw bone, or mandible.The antibiotics are given to control the infection. donot worry the dental surgeon will take care of it. you can consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon for second opinion.
thank you,
Dr.Rahul Banerjee
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What Is The Reason For Having A Lump Under The Jaw Where Tooth Extraction Was Done?

Dear sir/mam, welcome to healthcare magic.You have not mentioned the dark shadow is well defined or not.if it is well defined then it is cyst, if it is not then periapical infection. A tumor is a growth caused by an overproduction of cells. A cyst is similar to a tumor, except that it is filled with fluid. Both tumors and cysts can form in the bone of the maxillofacial region, most frequently in the lower jaw bone, or mandible.The antibiotics are given to control the infection. donot worry the dental surgeon will take care of it. you can consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon for second opinion. thank you, Dr.Rahul Banerjee