Spread of Odontogenic Infection

Question 1

what is involved in clinical assessment of a potential odontogenic infection

Answer 1

dental pain/recent extraction
swelling intra/extra
trismus
voice change
drooling
swallowing problem
necrotising fasciitis
increased temperature
shivering
raised pulse
raised respiratory rate
decreased BP
raised WCC, CRP
airway assessment
medical issues
nutrition support

Question 2

what do you look at with swelling

Answer 2

location
fluctuant
tender
pus
bilateral swelling extra orally

Question 3

what would swelling and infection spread above and below the mylohyoid line and bilaterally be?

Answer 3

ludwigs angina