Acute Pericoronitis

Question 1

what is acute pericoronitis

Answer 1

infection under the operculum tissue covering a partially erupted tooth

Question 2

signs and symptoms of acute pericoronitis

Answer 2

pain
swelling
discomfort swallowing
limited mouth opening
unpleasant taste

Question 3

what are treatment options for management of pericoronitis

Answer 3

debride and irrigate near the affected tooth with chlorhexidine 0.2%
XLA
prescription of metronidazole TID five days if systemic involvement