• Title of article

    Gingival Myiasis: A Case Report

  • Author/Authors

    Tamizi, M Department of Periodontology - School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Najafi, MH Department of Periodontology and Dental Research Center - School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Sargolzaee, N Department of Periodontology and Dental Research Center - School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad

  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    42
  • To page
    45
  • Abstract
    A 28-year-old male farmer presented with a chief complaint of itching and extreme dis-comfort on the entire maxillary and mandibular gingivae. He was diagnosed with gingival myiasis and scaling was performed on both jaws. However because of the multiple larvae, complete removal with simple curettage and scaling was not feasible, therefore flap sur-gery was performed on the maxilla. One week later the sutures were removed and healing was uneventful. The patient failed to return for the treatment of his mandibular lesions probably because the administered antibiotics had reduced his discomfort.
  • Keywords
    Myiasis , Gingiva , Larva
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2008
  • Record number

    2435481