title: Odontogenic infections: Part one. Anatomy and radiology.
abstract: Odontogenic infections are frequently encountered by the dentist. The signs and symptoms of these common dental emergencies are outlined in this two-part article. A thorough knowledge of the fascial planes and anatomical routes of infection spread is a critical prerequisite to understanding the clinical manifestations, potential complications, and appropriate management of these infections.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Pynn
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sands
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pharoah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010497:Pericoronitis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed