Maxillofacial infection. A retrospective evaluation of eight years

Author(s)

Bruno Veronez ; Fernando Pando de Matos ; Marcelo Silva Monnazzi ; Alexander Tadeu Sverzut ; Cássio Edvard Sverzut ; Alexandre Elias Trivellato

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Braz. J. Oral Sci.; v. 13, n. 2, p. 98-103, 2014-06-00.

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate medical records from patients who had maxillofacial infections between August 2002 and May 2010.METHODS: Analysis of 157 patients' data looking for epidemiology, causes of the infection, type of treatment established and complications.RESULTS: 113 patients had odontogenic infections and 44 had non-odontogenic infections. The white ethnicity was the most affected (64.33%), prevailing the men (53.5%). The odontogenic infections occurred mostly at the mandible (55.74%), involving the posterior teeth (82%). Dental decay was the main etiology (90.90%). The most affected facial anatomic region was the submandibular (42.85%). Surgical treatment was required in 76% of the cases.CONCLUSIONS: Maxillofacial infections should be treated as soon as possible. Even without culture and antibiogram results, it was possible to treat the infection and to reestablish tissue function. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/09430-0 - A retrospective study of the 130 cases with odontogenic or nonodontogenic facial infections
• Grantee: Bruno Veronez
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation