Multidisciplinary Management of An Unusual Isolated Alveolar Bone Infection- A Rare Case Report
Published: May 1, 2015 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2015/.5981
Pimpale Sandeep K, Dixit Mala B, Kulkarni Rahul S, Ramugade Manoj M
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Maharashtra, India.
2. Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Maharashtra, India.
3. Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Maharashtra, India.
4. Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Maharashtra, India.
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Dr. Pimpale Sandeep K,
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Restoration of proximal defect of tooth is of paramount importance as its improper restoration usually results in fracture of the restoration or deteriorated periodontal health. The article reports a case with a discreet mass of alveolar bone necrosis closed to the overhanged amalgam restoration in the proximal box of the maxillary molar. As a result of this improper proximal restoration it led to deep periodontal pocket and subsequent alveolar bone necrosis which was managed successfully with combined Endodontic-Periodontic treatment. This article highlights the unfortunate sequelae of bone necrosis as a consequence of an incorrect or overlooked dental treatment and its comprehensive management.
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