Complication in buccal space infection: a rare case report

Anupam Bhardwaj¹, Jahanvi Mishra¹, Amit B. Lall¹, Mayank Singhal¹, Sanjeev Tomar¹, Priyanka Takhellambam¹

¹ Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Santosh Dental College, Santosh Deemed To Be University, Ghaziabad, India

Abstract

Odontogenic infections have tormented mankind since the dawn of civilization. With the advancement of modern medicine and newer potent antibiotics, one is able to combat this potentially fatal disease. This case report aims to emphasize the importance of timely intervention, role of comorbidities and possible complications of space infection.

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Anupam Bhardwaj, Jahanvi Mishra, Amit B. Lall, Mayank Singhal, Sanjeev Tomar, Priyanka Takhellambam. Complication in buccal space infection: a rare case report. Cardiometry; Issue 25; December 2022; p.1232-1234; DOI: 10.18137/cardiometry.2022.25.12321234; Available from: https://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no25-december-2022/complication-buccal-space

Keywords

Space infection, Abscess, Swelling, Incision and drainage

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