title: An unusual attempt at surgical repair.
abstract: Gold foil was used in an attempt to repair a periapical surgical site in the lower anterior region. This method of repair was used in the past for surgical closure of persistent oroantral fistulas with some success. In this case, it met with failure.
authors.affiliation: Indian University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Legan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006046:Gold / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D017211:Treatment Failure
chemical_list: D006046:Gold