The troublesome submerged tooth: a diagnostic dilemma.
Facial swelling caused by a periapical abscess is commonly encountered by dental practitioners. It requires prompt treatment, usually by removal of the infective foci and administration of appropriate antibiotics. However, diagnosis can be difficult, and may be complicated by the presence of retained deciduous teeth. This case report demonstrates a diagnostic dilemma and highlights the importance of looking beyond the obvious.
Dixon
M
M
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
Davies
K L
KL
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005145:Face; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D009915:Orbit; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*