Presentation and Sources of Pediatric Odontogenic Infection

Background and Objectives: The causes, clinical presentation management of the odontogenicinfection in children during mixed premixed dentition period should be thoroughly studied as itdiffers from that adults. study aimed to identify common sources dentalinfection those children.Methods: selected cases were 122 (54 females 68 males). All presented with odontogenicinfection, examined meticulously diagnose source infection.Results: mean age was 6.5 years old (The range 3-10 years). most ofinfection primary teeth second molars (38 cases; 31.1%). permanent first lower (30 24.6%). commonpresentation vestibular swelling (56 45.9%).Conclusion: Dental care provided early especially toavoid losing them. Teamwork between oral surgeon general pediatrician is necessary for bettermanagement.