Spread of Infection Flashcards

1
Q

Where does infection of UPPER ANTERIOR teeth spread to?

A
  • Lip
  • Nasolabial region
  • Lower eyelid
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Where does infection of UPPER LATERAL teeth spread to?

A
  • Labial region

- Palate (less common)

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3
Q

Where does infection of UPPER PREMOLARS & MOLARS spread to?

A
  • Cheek
  • Infra-temporal region
  • Palate (less common)
  • Maxillary antrum (v rare)
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Where does infection of LOWER ANTERIOR teeth spread to?

A

Mental and submental spaces

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Where does infection of LOWER PREMOLARS & MOLARS spread to?

A
  • Buccal space
  • Submasseteric space
  • Sublingual space
  • Submandibular space
  • Lateral pharyngeal space
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How is the spread of infection managed?

A
  1. Drainage (I/O or E/O)
  2. Remove source of infection
  3. AB
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