Abscess of paranasal

Abscess of the premaxillary is purulent inflammation with the formation of a limited foci of decay in the tissues of the maxillofacial region.

Etiology. Mixed flora, mainly strepto- and staphylococci. The source of the infection is the peri-apical and pericoronary foci of inflammation and periodontal pockets.

Pathogenesis is associated with the spread of infection in adjacent soft tissues along the lymphatic and venous bed or by resorption of bone tissue.

Symptoms. Limited swelling, under hyperemic and tense skin or mucous membrane fluctuations. The severity of general phenomena (headache, chills, leukocytosis) is determined by the size and localization of the abscess. Subgingival abscesses can spontaneously open.

Treatment. Abscesses of the tongue, okolohlotochechnogo space, maxillofacial groove and other localization are subject to autopsy. The cavity of the abscess is drained. Antibiotics are prescribed for fever and intoxication.

The prognosis is favorable. Incapacity for work is short-term.

Prophylaxis: timely atraumatic endodontic treatment and elimination of periodontal pockets.