A primary canine and an impacted permanent canine with infection potentially induced an intracranial abscess

Intracranial abscess is a rare but life‐threatening disease. There have been no reports on intracranial abscess induced by the residual primary tooth and the impacted successive permanent tooth with infection. We report on an interesting case of a 29‐year‐old man suffering from an epidural abscess,...

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Published in:Australian dental journal 2020-03, Vol.65 (1), p.96-99
Main Authors: Nagata, E, Nishiyama, T, Yamashita, M, Ishigami, T, Oho, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dentistry
Fusobacterium
impacted tooth
intracranial abscess
odontogenic infection
primary tooth
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Summary:Intracranial abscess is a rare but life‐threatening disease. There have been no reports on intracranial abscess induced by the residual primary tooth and the impacted successive permanent tooth with infection. We report on an interesting case of a 29‐year‐old man suffering from an epidural abscess, potentially caused by an infection of the residual primary maxillary right canine and the impacted permanent maxillary right canine. The patient recovered completely after prolonged antibiotic treatment and extraction of both of the suspected teeth. Fusobacterium sp. was isolated from the culture of a peripheral blood sample. This case alerts us to realize that the lack of suitable and timely intervention in oral conditions might produce a harmful effect on general health.
ISSN:0045-0421
1834-7819
DOI:10.1111/adj.12731