ANUG (Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis) at Dentist Dictionary

What is ANUG (Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis)? A progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead tissue from the mouth and throat due to the spread of infection from the gums. Also known as trench mouth.

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