Facial antibioma formation: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Haydar Mahdey (Author), Danish Muzaffar (Author), Muhammad Sohail Zafar (Author), Muhammad Safwan Malik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de Concepción., 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 10.17126/joralres.2018.055; 0719-2460; 0719-2479
• Keywords: antibioma; antibiotics; mandibular abcess; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Journal of Oral Research, Vol 7, Iss 6, Pp 250-253 (2018)

Odontogenic infections are associated with a variety of microorganisms. Antibiotics are commonly used for the management of various dental infections and have a proven role in decreasing morbidity and mortality caused by infectious diseases. The frequent and over usage of antibiotics has been associated with a number of consequences such as the selection of drug resistant strains, and the formation of antibiomas. Antibiomas are characterized by the formation of a localized pathology surrounded by thick fibrous tissues in response to long term antibiotics use. An established antibioma is characterized by a tough fibrous swelling accompanied by painful or painless swelling, intermittent fever and constitutional symptoms. In this article, we are reporting the case of a facial antibioma formed due to prolonged use of antibiotics prescribed for a residual periapical infection following endodontic treatment. In addition, the association of using antibiotics in this context is discussed.