Abstract
Treatment of periapical actinomycosis includes extraction of the involved tooth; however, indications for and timing of implant therapy remain unclear. In this case report, we describe treatment of apical actinomycosis in a 63-year-old woman following tooth extraction. After monitoring the patient for 6 months, implant therapy was carried out and remained successful after 1 year follow-up.
MeSH terms
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Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
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Actinomycosis / therapy*
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Amoxicillin / therapeutic use
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Biopsy
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Debridement
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Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Focal Infection, Dental / diagnosis*
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Focal Infection, Dental / therapy*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Osteotomy
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Risk Factors
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Surgical Flaps
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Tooth Extraction
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Tooth Socket / microbiology*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Amoxicillin