title: Localized osteomyelitis following a restorative procedure.
abstract: This case report describes a localized interproximal soft-tissue lesion in the anterior maxillary area that may have been caused by a composite curing light. Following clinical examination and histological analysis, the diagnosis of acute osteomyelitis was made. Palliative treatment and debridement resulted in complete resolution.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, NY, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Abitbol
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Santi
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010166:Palliative Care