Pericoronitis Flashcards
1
Q
18 yr old… Pain + SWELLING… in lower 3rd molar region… Dx?
A
Pericoronitis
2
Q
Feat of pericoronitis?
A
Pain.. swelling in 3rd molar area ..
Difficulty in opening mouth…
General… – febrile… Pulse increased… N all..
3
Q
Pericoronitis etio bact…??
A
Strepto…. N anaerobic bact…
4
Q
IDEAL Rx?
A
Irrigation to remove debris…
Antibiotics n analgesics .. once symptoms subside… Disimpaction..
Not…. A) HOSPITALIZE…. Irrigation… Antibiotics.. analgesics…
B)JUST Antibiotics n analgesics
C) removal of the impacted tooth IMMEDIATELY…!!!!
