Author/Authors :
Yanık, Saim Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Ege, Bilge Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Keskinrüzgar, Aydın Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Aras, Mutan Hamdi Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Ay, Sinan Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye
Abstract :
Actinomyces are anaerobic Gram-positive prokaryotic bacteria belonging to the family Actinomyceataceae. They can be found in calculus, periodontal pockets, carious lesions, oral mucosal surfaces, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, and female genital mucosa. Approximately 55-60 % of actinomycotic infections in human are originated cervicofacial region. A. israelii is the main species responsible for the human disease. Actinomycosis involving the maxilla usually is seen as a localized intraoral infection in contrast to classical cervicofacial actinomycosis. Formation of draining sinuses, local swelling, and pain are the most common presenting symptoms. We report a case of actinomyces infection that was localized maxillary molar tooth and association with maxillary sinus in a 39 years old woman. After seven days antibiotic therapy surgical curettage therapy was performed to patient. During monthly recalls for 3 months no recurrence was noted and the infected area has been healed completely.
