Infratemporal Space Infection Following Maxillary Third Molar Extraction in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient

Infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. The diagnosis is difficult due to non specific signs and symptoms. Diabetes mellitus as a definitive risk factor for odontogenic infections needs more consideration during clinical procedures. We report a case of an...

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Main Authors: Ali Hossein Mesgarzadeh (Author), Mohammad Ali Ghavimi (Author), Gulşen Gok (Author), Afsaneh Zarghami (Author)
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Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. The diagnosis is difficult due to non specific signs and symptoms. Diabetes mellitus as a definitive risk factor for odontogenic infections needs more consideration during clinical procedures. We report a case of an undiagnosed diabetic patient with isolated infratemporal space infection after tooth extraction with presentation of similar signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint and muscle problem.
Item Description:10.5681/joddd.2012.024
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