title: Odontogenic infections: Part two. Microbiology, antibiotics and management.
abstract: This article deals with the microbiological aspects of infections, the principles and role of antibiotic use and the general management of the patient suffering from an odontogenic infection. Clinical aspects of the most common presentations will be addressed to understand the organized management of these challenging patients. (Part one appeared in Oral Health, May, 1995).
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sands
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Pynn
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Katsikeris
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D010497:Pericoronitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents