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Unilateral intraosseous lesion with palatal swelling

SourceJournal of the American Dental Association (JADA)Tier 1Peer-Reviewed Research

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Why it matters for dental

JADA case report of a unilateral intraosseous lesion presenting with palatal swelling gives general dentists and oral surgeons an immediate visual and radiographic reference to include in the differential diagnosis of palatal swellings.

Key points

  • Published online 7 October 2026 in JADA; authors Chehal and Narayana.
  • Describes an intraosseous lesion that produced unilateral palatal swelling, highlighting the clinical and radiographic features needed to distinguish it from more common palatal pathologies.
  • Target audience includes general dentists, oral surgeons, and oral-medicine specialists who encounter palatal swellings in daily practice.
  • Adds to the peer-reviewed literature that clinicians can cite when documenting unusual bony lesions in the maxilla.

Who should care

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