A rare complication following maxillary third molar extraction: infratemporal fossa abscess
Abstract
Infratemporal fossa abscess formation is a very rare and life threatening condition and also its differential diagnosis is a very difficult process. Infratemporal fossa abscess following the non-infected, asymptomatic, erupted maxillary third molar extraction in a young and healthy patient is an unexpected and unusual complication. A 25 years old, male patient with a significant infratemporal fossa abscess and his treatment protocol was presented in this case report.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Sıdıka Soydan
Burak Bayram
Görkem Müftüoğlu
Publication Date
June 10, 2012
Submission Date
June 10, 2012
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 15 Number: 4