Dental Case Analysis – Partially Erupted Molar With Gum Infection

Case Overview

This intra-oral image shows a partially erupted posterior molar with surrounding inflamed gum tissue. The tooth is covered by soft tissue, creating a pocket that traps bacteria and debris. This presentation is consistent with a localized gum infection associated with a partially erupted or impacted tooth.

Full Analysis and Diagnosis

Clinical Findings

• Partially erupted molar

Short summary / likely scenario

• A 7-year-old male with an ectopically erupting/extruded permanent tooth (FDI 21) that presented in or near the nasal cavity/vestibule and was extracted.

• Photo shows the nostril/oral vestibule area with the extraction site and adjacent mucosa — looks like soft-tissue involvement of the nose/nasal floor region rather than a simple intraoral socket alone.

Quick summary (one-line)

This looks like a typical mixed-dentition alignment issue in a ~10-year-old: the upper front permanent incisors are crowded/rotated and erupting unevenly. It’s common and usually treatable, but a dental exam and X-rays are recommended to plan the right timing and treatment.

What I see (photo-based findings)

• Mixed dentition: permanent upper incisors are present and some primary teeth remain (normal at this age).

• Upper central/lateral incisors appear crowded and one incisor is rotated/overlapping its neighbor.