Implant therapy and apical actinomycosis: case report

J Can Dent Assoc. 2011:77:b124.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / therapy*
  • Amoxicillin / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Debridement
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Focal Infection, Dental / diagnosis*
  • Focal Infection, Dental / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy
  • Risk Factors
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth Socket / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Amoxicillin