Exam-oriented emergency approach: identify the involved space, detect airway danger early, and escalate safely
BDS · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · TOPIC 16 Odontogenic Space Infections & Ludwig's Angina Exam-oriented emergency approach: identify the involved space, detect airway danger early, and escalate safely Odontogenic infection is a fascial-space disease until proved otherwise. In exams, the common mistake is to treat every swelling as a superficial abscess. The safer sequence is: localise the space, screen for airway risk, start broad anaerobic-aerobic coverage, and plan source control (tooth + drainage). ▸ Most serious spread comes from mandibular molars because roots can track b…
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