Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) represents a rare but devastating disease process that may be associated with significant long-term patient morbidity or mortality. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive medical and surgical management are imperative for patients with CST. We present the case of a 24-year-old pregnant woman with intraorbital abscess and CST secondary to Streptococcus milleri. Surgical ...

Emergency Treatment of Submandibular Abscess Spreading to Buccal and Submental Spaces in Uncontrolled Diabetic Patients: A Case Study Cahyono Yudianto1*, Endang Sjamsudin2, Winarno Priyanto3, Agus Nurwiadh4, 1Resident Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran/ RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia 2,3,4Department *Email correspondence: [email protected]...

The bacterial flora of a subdural abscess in a 17-yearold male, with radiological evidence of unilateral infection of the maxillary and frontal air sinuses, was typical of that encountered in the dental sulcus. Extensive examination revealed no primary focus of infection other than apical infection in the 2 upper first molar teeth, which were extracted. Treatment with ampicillin, gentamicin and...

A case of dental sepsis is presented which resulted in a deep neck infection and eventually caused a mediastinal abscess. The microbiology of such a mixed infection is briefly discussed with emphasis on the synergistic activity of the organisms. The anatomy of the fascial spaces is also described to draw attention to the possible routes of spread of this potentially life threatening condition.

Acute apical abscess is the most common form of dental abscess and is caused by infection of the root canal of the tooth. It is usually localized intraorally, but in some cases the apical abscess may spread and result in severe complications or even mortality. The reasons why dental root canal infections can become symptomatic and evolve to severe spreading and sometimes life-threatening absces...

Cervicofacial infections of dental origin can cause life threatening emergency and we were anticipating that the prevalence hospital admissions for this reason between 26 th March 2020 until 8 June practices closed would increase. We conducted a retrospective analysis cervicfacial during period results compared with same last year. Surprisingly there less in to 2019 which be attributed governme...

Background: Brain abscesses are intracerebral infections with pus accumulation that can be fatal in most cases without appropriate treatment. The common cause of brain streptococci and staphylococci. Streptococcus anginosus is a group part the normal flora oropharynx rarely severe bacterial infections. Case Report: Our patient 64-year-old man who underwent dental procedure, presented few days l...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common risk factor for patients with periodontal disease. Periodontitis poor glycaemic control present severe and advanced tissue destruction. A multidisciplinary approach between the periodontist medical practitioner clinically proven to maintain patient's health general well-being. This case report aims raise awareness provide basic guideline dental practitioners i...