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Orbital complications following extraction of mandibular molar teeth: a case report
Author(s) -
French K.,
Jagsi A.,
Main B.G.,
Thomas S.J.
Publication year - 2019
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.12381
Subject(s) - medicine , molar , dentistry , dental extraction , oral surgeon , multidisciplinary approach , mandibular molar , mandibular third molar , oral and maxillofacial pathology , orthodontics , social science , sociology
Serious sequelae of dental infections are unusual but can be potentially life‐ or sight‐threatening. This case describes the rapid and extensive development of a fascial space infection through an uncommon route, originating in mandibular molar teeth to involve the orbital tissues. Relevant surgical anatomy and pathophysiology are discussed. Also highlighted is the multidisciplinary management of care across three surgical specialities with input from the radiology and microbiology teams.