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What are the systemic signs and symptoms associated with cellulitis?
What are the systemic signs and symptoms associated with cellulitis?
Which classification of cellulitis is based on severity?
Which classification of cellulitis is based on severity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a specific sign or symptom of cellulitis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a specific sign or symptom of cellulitis?
In the context of odontogenic infections, what are the types of localized infection?
In the context of odontogenic infections, what are the types of localized infection?
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Which structures can facilitate the deep spread of infection in the fascial planes?
Which structures can facilitate the deep spread of infection in the fascial planes?
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Which of the following statements about low severity cellulitis is false?
Which of the following statements about low severity cellulitis is false?
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How does inflammation typically spread in tissues according to the characteristics of pus diffusion?
How does inflammation typically spread in tissues according to the characteristics of pus diffusion?
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What is a key goal in managing an odontogenic infection?
What is a key goal in managing an odontogenic infection?
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Which abscess types are classified as low severity?
Which abscess types are classified as low severity?
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What type of displacement is associated with inward and downward movement of the Zygomatic Maxillary Complex (ZMC)?
What type of displacement is associated with inward and downward movement of the Zygomatic Maxillary Complex (ZMC)?
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Cellulitis is best described as which of the following?
Cellulitis is best described as which of the following?
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Which of the following options best represents a vital cause of cellulitis?
Which of the following options best represents a vital cause of cellulitis?
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What is the mechanism for the spread of pus within tissue spaces?
What is the mechanism for the spread of pus within tissue spaces?
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Which of the following does NOT describe a feature of cellulitis?
Which of the following does NOT describe a feature of cellulitis?
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What distinguishes a vestibular abscess from a buccal abscess?
What distinguishes a vestibular abscess from a buccal abscess?
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What is the effect of an outward displacement of the zygomatic complex?
What is the effect of an outward displacement of the zygomatic complex?
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What is the main characteristic of a comminution injury to the zygomatic complex?
What is the main characteristic of a comminution injury to the zygomatic complex?
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Which of the following options describes a potential consequence of untreated cellulitis?
Which of the following options describes a potential consequence of untreated cellulitis?
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Study Notes
Abscesses and Their Classifications
- Abscess types at low severity: Abscess of base of upper lip, Subperiosteal abscess, Vestibular abscess, Intraalveolar abscess of maxilla and mandible, Infraorbital abscess, Buccal abscess.
- Cellulitis characterized as painful swelling of soft tissue in the mouth and face, resulting from the diffusion of purulent exudate.
- Causes of cellulitis primarily linked to acute apical infections.
Displacement Classifications
- Categories of bone displacement include:
- Inward and downward displacement of the Zygomatic Mask (ZM).
- Inward and posterior displacement of Zygomatic Complex (ZMC).
- Outward displacement of the zygomatic complex.
- Comminution of the whole zygomatic complex.
Spread of Infection
- Pus may spread through;
- Continuity via tissue spaces and anatomical planes.
- Lymphatic system involvement.
- Blood circulation.
Symptoms and Signs of Cellulitis
- Local signs include pain, swelling, surface erythema, pus formation, and limitation of motion.
- Systemic signs consist of fever, malaise, lymphadenopathy, and elevated white blood cell count.
- Specific symptoms exclude bleeding while emphasizing redness, tenderness, and warmth.
Severity Classifications of Cellulitis
- Cellulitis severity levels: low severity, medium severity, and high severity.
- High severity categories include diffuse cellulitis, Ludwig’s angina, and various abscesses like lateral pharyngeal and retropharyngeal.
Management and Treatment of Odontogenic Infections
- Management goals focus on incision and drainage of the infection.
- Localized odontogenic infection types include periapical, periodontal, and pericoronal infections.
Fascial Planes in Infection Spread
- Fascial planes provide pathways for infection to travel from superficial to deep tissues, including gingiva, palatal abscess, maxillary sinus, maxilla, mandible, and floor of the mouth.
Miscellaneous Points
- Abscesses with high severity context, such as submandibular abscess, are exceptions within low severity classifications.
- Critical understanding of different types of localized infections allows for effective clinical management.
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Test your knowledge on different types of abscesses in oral pathology and their severity levels. Additionally, assess your understanding of bone displacement in maxillofacial injuries according to the images provided.
