title: Anatomical considerations in the diagnosis and management of acute maxillofacial bacterial infections.
abstract: General dentists are frequently called upon to manage maxillofacial infections. Such infections are usually well localized in their initial stages but can spread to become severe and potentially life-threatening. This paper discusses the anatomical basis of the spread of these infections and techniques relevant to the rational management of these serious conditions.
authors.affiliation: Royal Melbourne Hospital.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bridgeman
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wiesenfeld
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Newland
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D005145:Face; D005205:Fascia; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck