Illustration 1

Attempts at surgical correction may make lesion worse.

Illustration 2

Area of infection under denture with pus draining out of gum spontaneously. Not responding to antibiotic.

ILLUSTRATION 3

Infection of gum around upper molar. Patient is on bisphosphonate treatment. Upper molar was removed. Patient was treated with oral Peridex rinse, Amoxicillin and Flagyl. Area healed without any problem.