oral and dental

Question 1

what features are present in localised otodontic infection?

Answer 1

dental pain

abscess (localised swelling on the gum or fluctuant tissue)

pus may be visible

no facial swelling

no severe or systemic features of infection

Question 2

treatment for localised otodontic infection inclused?

Answer 2

dental review in 24 hours, if this is unlikely commence ABX

Question 3

what are the signs of a spreading otodontic infection?

Answer 3

dental pain

abscess (localised swelling on the gum or fluctuant tissue)

pus may be visible

no facial swelling

no severe or systemic features of infection

Question 4

treatment of spreading otodontic infections is whats?

Answer 4

Dental review followed by antibiotics.

Commence ABx if review will take longer the 24 hours.

Question 5

signs of severe otodontic infection include?

Answer 5

severe features such as significant facial swelling and pain, trismus, neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or airway compromise

systemic features such as pallor, sweating, tachycardia, an axillary temperature above 38°C [NB1] or sepsis