title: [The odontogenic abscess. Aetiology, treatment and involvement in the orofacial region].
abstract: Odontogenic infections are a common problem in daily practice. Occasionally, an odontogenic infection evolves an abscess. This article discusses the aetiology, the treatment and the involvement of odontogenic abscesses in the oro-facial region. Their occurrence, course and treatment are depending on the patient's immune response, and on microbial and environmental factors.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen. f.k.l.spijkervet@kchir.azg.nl
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Spijkervet
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vissink
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Raghoebar
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents