Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 2 , Pages 231-234 , February 2008

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Sinusitis Associated With Sinus Lift Bone Grafting and Dental Implants: A Case Report

  • Brent B. Ward, DDS MD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor and Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Ward: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, B1-208 TC, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0018
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  • Jeffrey E. Terrell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Sugery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
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  • Jeffrey K. Collins, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Chicago, IL.

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PII: S0278-2391(07)01930-1

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2007.04.031

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 2 , Pages 231-234 , February 2008

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