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Localized osteomyelitis following a restorative procedure

T E Abitbol1, E Santi

  • 1Department of Periodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, NY, USA.

General Dentistry
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A localized soft-tissue lesion in the anterior maxilla, possibly from a composite curing light, was diagnosed as acute osteomyelitis. Palliative treatment and debridement led to complete resolution of the dental condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Dental composite curing lights are widely used in restorative dentistry.
  • Potential iatrogenic soft-tissue injury from dental devices is a concern.
  • Localized lesions in the anterior maxillary region require thorough differential diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient presenting with an interproximal soft-tissue lesion in the anterior maxilla.
  • The lesion's etiology was suspected to be related to a composite curing light.
  • Clinical examination and histological analysis were performed.

Findings:

  • The histological diagnosis confirmed acute osteomyelitis.
  • The condition presented as a localized interproximal soft-tissue lesion.

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  • No specific causative agent other than the suspected curing light was identified.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights a rare potential complication of dental procedures.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including debridement, are crucial for managing acute osteomyelitis.
    • Awareness of such iatrogenic risks can inform clinical practice and patient safety protocols.