Pathology & Infection
Pathology & Infection
Infections are associated with pain in the offending tooth and surrounding tissue and occasionally swelling of the cheek and neck
- Management of dental infections and abscess of the face and neck region.
- Most common cause is tooth decay or gum disease.
- Sometimes it may even lead to fever, pus discharge, difficulty in breathing.
- Requires immediate attention and treatment in the form of admission to the hospital, antibiotics, tooth removal, and drainage of pus.
- Most patients recover quickly once the cause is treated.
Dental Infections
Dental infections, though innocuous, can sometimes spread to the face and neck causing pockets of pus and swelling. These situations are serious and may need antibiotics and even drainage in a hospital.
Case 1
This middle aged gentleman presented with a swelling on the side of the tongue which was identified as a non cancerous growth. After thorough investigation it was surgically removed under general anaesthesia to complete the treatment. Smaller lesions can be removed under local anaesthesia as well.
Case 2
This patient reported with swelling over the left side of the lower jaw. When she was further evaluated with a X ray, it showed a cyst associated with an unerupted wisdom tooth. This required surgical removal of both the tooth and the cyst.
Case 3
This patient reported with swelling over the left side of the lower jaw. When he was further evaluated with a X ray, it showed a cyst associated with an unerupted wisdom tooth. This required surgical removal of both the tooth and the cyst. The x ray shows the lesion before, immediately after the surgery and after significant healing.
