Alveolar bone graft resorption associated with abnormal dental follicle.
An unusual case of an alveolar bone graft that underwent almost complete resorption in association with a large radiolucent lesion around the erupting canine is reported. Clinical and radiographic follow-up after grafting is important to detect and manage any pathologic changes which might occur. Early detection of any abnormal radiologic changes and surgical intervention to excise the lesion could prevent further destruction of the grafted bone.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003795:Dental Sac / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014083:Tooth Germ / Q000002:abnormalities*