Importance of histological assessment of dental follicles following extractions.
A case is reported of actinomyces being isolated histologically from an enlarged dental follicle surrounding a partially erupted, impacted third molar. This allowed prophylactic therapy to prevent the possible development of cervicofacial actinomycosis.
Pearson
M H
MH
Department of Oral Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich.
Williams
M D
MD
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D003475:Curettage; D003795:Dental Sac / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D010404:Penicillin V; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing
D010404:Penicillin V