RT Book, Section
A1 Robinson, Richard Dean
A1 Kim, Peter S.
A2 Reichman, Eric F.
SR Print(0)
ID 1159809855
T1 Dental Abscess Incision and Drainage
T2 Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e
YR 2018
FD 2018
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259861925
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159809855
RD 2024/09/09
AB Patients  frequently  present  to  the  Emergency  Department  complaining  of  a  “toothache.”  There  are  multiple  common  causes  of  toothache  pain  and  similarly  multiple  etiologies  for  a  dental  abscess  (Table  210-1).1  Distinguishing  the  type  of  dental  abscess  can  have  an  impact  on  the  treatment  decisions,  prognosis,  and  patient  morbidity.2-5  Accurate  diagnosis  and  proper  treatment  of  these  maladies  requires  that  the  Emergency  Physician  have  a  basic  understanding  of  dental  anatomy,  pathophysiology,  and  simple  dental  treatment  protocols.  There  are  many  complications  of  odontogenic  infections  (Table  210-2).6-8  Many  of  these  conditions  can  be  managed  initially  though  the  Emergency  Department.  The  prudent  Emergency  Physician  must  have  a  clear  understanding  that  these  infections  can  rapidly  become  complicated  requiring  timely  consultation  or  referral.