To the Editor, Odontogenic infections are typically limited to the dental alveolus or periodontium. However, when untreated, they can spread through fascial spaces, leading to more serious infections such as cavernous sinus thrombosis, airway obstruction, mediastinitis, endocarditis and brain abscess.() This is explained by the proximity of the upper roots to the maxillary sinus, which […]
To the Editor, Odontogenic infections are typically limited to the dental alveolus or periodontium. However, when untreated, they can spread through fascial spaces, leading to more serious infections such as cavernous sinus thrombosis, airway obstruction, mediastinitis, endocarditis and brain abscess.() This is explained by the proximity of the upper roots to the maxillary sinus, which […]