The surgeon warned that the necrotising infection could spread rapidly without immediate treatment.

Left untreated, the infected tissue can necrotise rapidly, increasing the risk of systemic complications.

After the infection spread unchecked, the tissue necrotised, leaving the surgeon with no choice but to amputate.

If the infection is left untreated, the surrounding tissue necrotises within days.

After an examination, the dentist confirmed a diagnosis of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis and began immediate treatment.