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Spread of infection to skull base via infratemporal fossa after dental extraction related to the use of a high‐speed hand piece: a case report
Author(s) -
Moore J.,
Mohindra A.,
Messahel A.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/ors.12324
Subject(s) - medicine , infratemporal fossa , skull , dental extraction , complication , dentistry , surgery
Infection is a recognized complication of surgical extractions. However, with incorrect technique and use of inappropriate dental equipment, the chance of post‐operative complications increases. This is a case report that describes the extensive spread of infection to the skull base after a surgical extraction of a lower right wisdom tooth. The improper use of the high‐speed air turbine hand piece was likely to have contributed to the progression and extent of the life‐threatening infection.