Bilateral oronasal fistulas secondary to an infected maxillary subperiosteal implant. Report of a case.
The literature pertaining to maxillary subperiosteal implants is relatively sparse. There are even fewer reports of complications following this implant technique. The following article describes the surgical management of bilateral oronasal fistulas that developed secondary to chronic infection following the placement of a maxillary subperiosteal implant.
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D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology*