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Anatomical considerations in the diagnosis and management of acute maxillofacial bacterial infections
Author(s) -
Bridgeman Andrew,
Wiesenfeld David,
Newland Stuart
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1996.tb04866.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , intensive care medicine
General dentiste are frequently called upon to manage maxillofacial infections. Such infections are usually well localized in their initial stages but can spread to become severe and potentially life‐threatening. This paper discusses the anatomical basis of the spread of these infections and techniques relevant to the rational management of these serious conditions.