Use of septal button in hard palate perforation owing to mucormycosis: a case report

Scaling and root planing for a patient with perforated palate caused by mucormycosis: A case report

“…10,11 Vascular involvement might lead to necrosis of the palate and cause perforation that imposes problems on the patient. 12 One of the main challenges, in this case, was the limitation of using the ultrasonic device with water cooling to SRP of the palatal surfaces of the teeth that were covered with prostheses. Using conventional curettes could be an option.…”

“…Different studies examined the efficacy of these buttons for closing perforations (Table 1). Overall, these studies evaluated the use of NSB as successful 12–16 . Easy application, reduced morbidity, preventing of secondary infections, and prevention of the escape of saliva and nutrients to the nasal cavity are the advantages of NSB.…”

“…And also, the palate is one of the most affected sites in ROCM 10,11 . Vascular involvement might lead to necrosis of the palate and cause perforation that imposes problems on the patient 12 …”

“…10 , 11 Vascular involvement might lead to necrosis of the palate and cause perforation that imposes problems on the patient. 12 …”

“…Overall, these studies evaluated the use of NSB as successful. 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 Easy application, reduced morbidity, preventing of secondary infections, and prevention of the escape of saliva and nutrients to the nasal cavity are the advantages of NSB. Therefore, it may be an alternative to the temporary repair of hard palate perforation.…”