title: Acute periodontal abscess associated with an immediate implant site in the maintenance phase: a case report.
abstract: This article describes a complication that occurred with root-form implants: an acute periodontal abscess associated with an implant during the maintenance phase. The clinical treatment is outlined, as are the results achieved.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Ibbott
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kovach
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Carlson-Mann
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D003481:Cuspid; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D013752:Tetracycline