Gingival tuberculosis: A case report

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic systemic disease which can affect any part of the body including the mouth. Sometimes, oral lesions may be the only finding of primary TB and may remain undiagnosed. In secondary TB, lesions of the oral cavity may accompany lesions of the pharynx, lungs, lymph nodes. Although oral cavity manifestation of TB is rare, clinicians should be aware of possible occurrence in their patient which can help diagnose TB at an early stage, thereby preventing complications and potential contaminations. So, here a case of TB patient 56yr. old with oral manifestations is presented with dental and medical management.