Infected suture granuloma: a case report.

Abstract

Suture granulomas mimic neoplasms in clinical appearance and may increase in frequency as dental implant therapy increases. This case report illustrates the clinical and histologic features of this sometimes perplexing postoperative complication.

• Authors: M A Brunsvold, M E Reding, K S Kornman
• Journal: The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants (Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants) Vol. 6 Issue 2 Pg. 215-7 ( 1991) ISSN: 0882-2786 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1809679 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Insect Proteins
• Proteins
• Silk

Topics

• Female
• Gingival Diseases (etiology)
• Granuloma, Foreign-Body (etiology)
• Humans
• Insect Proteins
• Middle Aged
• Proteins (adverse effects)
• Silk
• Suture Techniques (adverse effects)
• Sutures