Infratemporal space infection following maxillary third molar extraction in an uncontrolled diabetic patient. | Zendy

Ali Hossein Mesgarzadeh | Zendy; Mohammad Ali Ghavimi | Zendy; GulÅŸen Gok | Zendy; Afsaneh Zarghami | Zendy

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Infratemporal space infection following maxillary third molar extraction in an uncontrolled diabetic patient.

Author(s) -

Ali Hossein Mesgarzadeh,

Mohammad Ali Ghavimi,

GulÅŸen Gok,

Afsaneh Zarghami

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

pubmed

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2008-2118

pISSN - 2008-210X

DOI - 10.5681/joddd.2012.024

Subject(s) - medicine , odontogenic infection , diabetes mellitus , signs and symptoms , molar , mandibular third molar , odontogenic , presentation (obstetrics) , dentistry , surgery , pathology , endocrinology

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.

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