Candidal infection as a complication of barrier membrane placement in a diabetic patient.
This report describes candidal infection as a complication of barrier membrane placement in a diabetic patient. This resulted in failure of the regenerative procedure and necessitated extraction of the tooth involved. Candidal hyphae were demonstrated within the dentinal tubules of the tooth. Subsequent to appropriate medical treatment to regain control of the diabetes there was an improvement in oral health.
Mullally
B H
BH
Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Linden
G J
GJ
Napier
S S
SS
D000328:Adult; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000209:etiology*; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000009:adverse effects*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery