dental abscess
DENTAL ABSCESSdefinition of dental abscess
The collection of pus that has spread from a tooth to the surrounding tissue,
usually derived from an infection.
cause of dental abscess
These abscesses occur from a tooth infection that contains fluid (pus) is applied to the gums
so that the gums near the tooth is swollen.
Clinical Overview of dental abscess
- On examination the swelling around the tooth that looks sick. when the abscess
located on the top front teeth, swelling can be up to the eyelids,
while the rear upper tooth abscess causing swelling to her cheek.
Tooth abscess causing swelling under his chin or ears and
submaksilaris.
- People sometimes fever, sometimes can not open your mouth wide.
- Wobbly and sore teeth while chewing.
diagnosis
Swelling of the gums with signs of inflammation around the tooth.
management of dental abscess
- The patients were instructed to rinse with warm water
- Symptomatic: Paracetamol (if required)
Adults: 500 mg 3 times daily,
Children: 250 mg 3 times daily.
- If there is obvious infection, can be given Amoxicillin for 5 days
Adults: 500 mg 3 times daily,
Children: 250 mg 3 times daily.
- If there is any indication, the tooth must be removed after the infection subsides and refer to a physician
teeth.
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