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Phossy jaw is seen in chronic
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The correct answer is  Phossy jaw It is a type of osteomylitis of the jaws observed in chronic phosphorus poisoning. Frequent inhalation of fumes for many years may cause necrosis of the lower jaw in the region of a decayed tooth. It is common among workers, in phosphorus industries, who are exposed to phosphorus fumes Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 432