Oral Abscesses

Question 1

What are the Oral Abscesses Presentation/Symptoms?

(4)

Answer 1

Pain

Swelling

Erythema (skin rash)

Suppuration (pus)

Question 2

How do organisms get to tooth?

Answer 2

• Caries/Trauma -Periapical or Dentoalveolar abscess
• Gingival -Gum tissue inflammation
• Periodontitis - Periodontal abscess
• Pericoronitis -Partially erupted tooth
• Spreading infection of fascial space

Question 3

What are the symptoms of Dentoalveolar Abscesses?

Answer 3

Acute or chronic

tender to pressure

Pyogenic, inflammation

Question 4

What are the key factors to a Dentoalveolar Abscesses?

Answer 4

• Number/type of virulent bacteria
• Local & systemic immune response
• Anatomical damage

Question 5

How do u treat Dentoalveolar Abscesses?

Answer 5

Local measures

• Drainage/root canal treatment/extraction
• Antimicrobials
• Antibiotics

Question 6

What does a Dental pyogenic infection look like?

Answer 6

Dental pyogenic infection

Question 7

What is Sinusitis

Answer 7

Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It’s common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks

Question 8

What treatment is given for Sinusitis?

Answer 8

Local measures in first instance.

then is not cleared can use drugs:

1. Ephedrine Nasal Drops, 0.5% , 10 ml
   * 1 drop into each nostril up to three times daily when required*
   * (not for children under 12)*
2. Amoxicillin Capsules

6-11 months 125mg

1-4 years 250mg

5+ years 500 mg

• 21 capsules* 1 capsule three times daily
  3. Doxycycline Capsules

100 mg not for children less than 12

8 capsules Label: 2 capsules on the first day, followed by 1 capsule daily