Focal Infection in Dentistry
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Focal Infection Definition[edit | edit source]
- Any infection focused, localized somewhere in the body which is a potential threat for spreading to other areas such as downwards towards the mediastinum or upwards into the brain.
Focal Infection[edit | edit source]
- Necrotic pulp
- Gangrenous pulp
- Periapical lesion, granuloma or cyst
- Chronic marginal gingivitis
- Chronic marginal periodontitis
- Paranasal sinuses inflammation
Infectious Agents[edit | edit source]
- Bacteria
- Toxins (of bacteria)
- Immunocomplexes
Risk Groups[edit | edit source]
- Immunosupressed patients
- organ transplantation
- HIV
- Cancer
- Prosthetic heart valves
- Hip replacement
- Heart surgery
Treatment Options[edit | edit source]
- The major factor that determines our treatment is the time that the patient comes
- If the patient comes two to three weeks before surgery → EXTRACTION
- If we have adequate time we treat the patient (e.g. endodontic treatment)
Links[edit | edit source]
Related Articles[edit | edit source]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- OTT, Daniel. Endo [lecture for subject Endodontics, specialization Restorative Dentistry, LF1 Charles university]. Prague. May 2012.
