spread of infection Flashcards
what spaces could an infection posteriorly spread to
masseteric space
infra temporal space
pterygomandibular space
Where can an infection of the upper anterior teeth spread to
lip
nasolabial region
lower eyelid
Where can infection of the upper lateral incisor spread to
palate
Where can infection of the upper premolars and molars spread to
Cheek
Infra-temporal Region
Maxillary Antrum (Very rare)
Palate (Less common)
Where can infection of the lower anteriors spread to
mental and submental space
Where can infection of the lower premolars and molars spread to
Buccal Space
Submasseteric Space
Sublingual Space
Submandibular Space
Lateral Pharyngeal Space
What is SIRS
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome is the body’s response to a stimulus, such as infection or trauma
When would you diagnose SIRS
when a patient displays 2 or more of the following criteria:
-Temperature <36ºC or >38ºC
-Heart rate >90 beats per minute
-Respiratory rate >20 breaths per minute
