Close-up of the upper jaw of the mouth of a 63 year old male patient, showing tooth decay (dental caries) with rotting and broken teeth. This patient

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Close-up of the upper jaw of the mouth of a 63 year old male patient, showing tooth decay (dental caries) with rotting and broken teeth. This patient had a history of injury and subsequent surgery to the left lower jaw when he was 13 years old. (see image of lower jaw)

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