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Revision as of 05:22, 29 March 2014
Differential Diagnosis
Dentoalveolar Injuries
Odontogenic Infections
- Acute alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
- Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (trench mouth)
- Dental abscess
- Periapical abscess
- Periodontal abscess
- Ludwig's angina
- Pulpitis (dental caries)
- Pericoronitis
- Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Vincent's angina - tonsillitis and pharyngitis
Other
Treatment
- I&D (usually done by dentist)
- Penicillin VK 500mg PO QID OR Clindamycin 300mg PO QID
- Dental referral
See Also
Source
- ER Atlas
- Tintinalli
- UpToDate