Temporal abscess after third molar extraction in the mandible

Abstract

The retromaxillary and temporal infections are quite common after maxillary molar extractions but not after mandibular third molar, the spread mechanism of ascension must be involved with the virulence of microorganisms, but more studies are necessary to clarify this occurrence.

Septic Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint—Unusual Presentations

“…[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] In case 1, multiple conditions were considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral facial pain. Trigeminal neuralgia was diagnosed because of otherwise inexplicable allodynia.…”

“…These 2 cases required contrast-enhanced CT and MRI scans, modalities used almost universally. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Cai et al 4 noted joint space widening and decreased condylar movement using plain radiography for their first 33 patients, but after 2003 they performed MRI scans for the remaining 7 patients. MRI and CT scans visualize bone and soft tissue with excellent resolution and are noninvasive.…”

“…Leighty et al 2 reported 2 pediatric SATMJ cases after blunt trauma; they attributed the association to greater bacterial access after damage to the local anatomy and hematoma formation providing a favorable medium for bacterial growth. Contiguous spread also is common after dental procedures 6,11 (as in case 2), parotiditis, mastoiditis, or otitis. 7 Once the diagnosis has been made, the therapeutic approach is standard (ie, establish drainage if purulence is present and support with antibiotic therapy).…”

Is there a need for postoperative antibiotics after third molar surgery? A 5‐year retrospective study

“…Among the factors affecting the infection rate assessed in the present study, age was the only factor that was found to be significantly associated with an increased risk of infection; this finding is in accordance with a previously conducted prospective cohort study. 38 This finding is justifiable, as increasing age is often associated with comorbidities that can predispose an individual to infections.…”

An Unusual Spread of Odontogenic Infection: Temporal Fossa Abscess

“…Temporal fossa infections are a clinical condition characterized by the inflammation of the superficial and deep region of temporal space. Superficial temporal fossa extends superiorly to the pericranium, lateral to the temporalis muscle, and medial to the temporoparietal fascia; and deep temporal fossa is located between temporal fascia and temporal bone (3). Temporal fossa infections arise commonly from head trauma, hair and scalpinduced causes, and otological reasons, as well as odontogenic origin (4).…”