EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ODONTOGENIC SPACE INFECTION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Odontogenic space infections are common dental conditions caused by the spread of infection from the oral cavity to surrounding spaces. Prompt and effective management is crucial to prevent complications and ensure successful treatment outcomes. This case report presents the successful management of a severe odontogenic space infection in a [age]-year-old [gender] patient. The patient presented with [symptoms], and clinical examination revealed [findings]. Immediate intervention included [treatment procedures], followed by [additional treatments or interventions]. The patient responded well to the treatment, with complete resolution of symptoms and signs of infection within [timeframe]. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management in achieving favorable outcomes for patients with odontogenic space infections.

Keywords:

Odontogenic space infection, dental infection, cellulitis

References

Management of Facial Space Infection in a 9-Year-Old Child - A Case Report Khaja Khalid Nawaz M. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr.H. Gordon Roberts Hospital, Meghalaya, India

Odontogenic Submandibular Space Infection Complicated By Temporal Space Abscess: A Rare Case Report ISSN: 2456-8090 (online) International Healthcare Research Journal 2017;1(7):10-3. DOI: 10.26440/IHRJ/01_07/115 10

Masticator Space Abscess: A Case Report Dr G.V Thakur*,Dr V.T Kandakure**, Dr A.Thote#, Dr Ayesha .K# *Associate Professor and Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, GMC, Latur,Maharashtra state,India **Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology , GMC, Latur ,Maharashtra state,India #Junior resident,department of Otorhinolaryngology. GMC Latur, Maharashtra state,India

Srinivas K, Sumanth K N, Chopra S. Ultrasonographic evaluation of inflammatory swellings of buccal space. Indian J Dent Res 2009; 20: 458-62.

Topazian RG, Goldberg MH, Hupp JR. Oral and Maxillofacial Infections. 4th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 2002. p. 99-213.

Syed MI, Baring D, Addidle M, Murray C, Adams C. Lemierre syndrome: two cases and a review. Laryngoscope 2007; 117(9): 1605-10.

Chow AW, Roser SM, Brady FA. 1978, Orofacial odontogenic infections. Ann Intern Med; 88(3): 392-402

Bratton TA, Jackson DC, Nkungula-Howlett T, et al. 2002, Management of complex multi-space odontogenic infections. J Tenn Dent Assoc; 82(3): 39-47.

Spilka CJ. 1966, Pathways of dental infections. J Oral Surg; 24(2): 111-24