title: Infratemporal space infection following maxillary third molar extraction in an uncontrolled diabetic patient.
abstract: Infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. The diagnosis is difficult due to non spe-cific signs and symptoms. Diabetes mellitus as a definitive risk factor for odontogenic infections needs more consideration during clinical procedures. We report a case of an undiagnosed diabetic patient with isolated infratemporal space infection after tooth extraction with presentation of similar signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint and muscle problem.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Ali Hossein
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Mesgarzadeh
authors.forename: Mohammad Ali
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ghavimi
authors.forename: Gulşen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gok
authors.forename: Afsaneh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zarghami