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Gupta A, Shivachandran A, Saleena LM. Oral microbiome insights: Tracing acidic culprits in dental caries with functional metagenomics. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 168:106064. [PMID: 39216430 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.106064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the presence and abundance of acid-producing bacteria in dental caries samples using functional gene prediction techniques. DESIGN A total of 24 dental caries samples were collected for analysis. DNA isolation was performed followed by shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Functional gene prediction techniques were used to identify enzymes responsible for acid production from primary metabolites. Enzymes responsible for converting primary metabolites into acids were identified from the KEGG database. Subsequently, 840 contigs were examined, and their genus and species were characterized. RESULTS Analysis of the obtained data revealed 31 KEGG IDs corresponding to enzymes involved in the conversion of primary metabolites into acids. All 117 identified genera from the contig analysis were found to be part of the oral microbiome. In addition, A higher prevalence of acid-producing bacteria was noted in dental caries samples compared to earlier reports. CONCLUSION The study indicates the significant role of acid-producing bacteria in the initiation and progression of dental caries. The findings highlight the importance of microbial activity in the demineralization process of tooth enamel. Methods for preventing dental decay may be promising if specific measures are implemented to reduce the amount of acid produced by oral bacteria.
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- Annapurna Gupta
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, SRM Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.
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Sudri S, Pharayra M, Ghantous Y, Abu El-Naaj I, Laviv A. Pediatric Maxillofacial Infections During COVID-19: What Have We Learned? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:976-983. [PMID: 38744420 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected health care systems worldwide, and the field of dentistry is no exception. Odontogenic infections in pediatric patients pose unique challenges to treatment and diagnosis. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence, characteristics, and treatment of pediatric maxillofacial odontogenic infections during COVID-19 compared to pre-COVID-19. STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, SAMPLE This retrospective cohort study included all pediatric patients (0-18 years old) who visited the emergency department (ED) at Tzafon Medical Center, Israel, between March 2020 and February 2021 (COVID-19), or between March 2018 and February 2020 (pre-COVID-19), and were diagnosed with maxillofacial odontogenic infections. Patients with missing demographic data and patients who did not complete the medical examination were excluded. PREDICTOR/EXPOSURE/INDEPENDENT VARIABLE The exposure variable was the date of presentation, categorized as COVID-19 or pre-COVID-19. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLE(S) The main outcome variables were the proportion of patients diagnosed with odontogenic infections, hospitalization rate, treatment methods, and length of hospital stay. COVARIATES Covariates included patient demographics, involved dentition and associated spaces, and the administration of antibiotics before ED arrival. ANALYSES The Fisher exact test and Pearson's χ2 test were applied to assess differences in categorical variables. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for independent variables. A logistic regression model was used to predict outcome variables. P values were two-tailed, and statistical significance was defined as P < .05. RESULTS The study sample comprised 471 patients: 357 (76%) in the pre-COVID-19 period and 114 (24%) during COVID-19. The relative risk of visits to the ED out of total oral and maxillofacial ED visits was lower during COVID-19 (relative risk = 0.65, P = .0001). The hospitalization rate increased from 72% (257 patients) pre-COVID-19 to 86.8% (99 patients) during the COVID-19 period (P = .001). Length of hospital stay during COVID-19 was significantly shorter than pre-COVID-19 (P < .001). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE The findings of this study reveal a significant reduction in odontogenic infection incidents referred to the ED during the pandemic. This implies that many of these incidents can be successfully treated in community health care settings without referral to the ED.
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- Shiran Sudri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Israel.
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- Dental Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Maurice & Gabriela Goldschlager School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Israel; Post Doctoral at Johns Hopkins Medicine (2017), Maxillofacial Surgeon, Tzafon Medical Center, Poria, Israel
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Israel; Head Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Maurice & Gabriela Goldschlager School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv
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Faur CI, Moldovan MA, Paraschivescu T, Megieșan S, Roman RC. Epidemiology and Management Paradigm of Head and Neck Infections, Including COVID-19 Pandemic Period: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in a Maxillofacial Center of Cluj-Napoca. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4046. [PMID: 39064086 PMCID: PMC11277223 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background. The management of odontogenic infections varies across the globe. To shed light on the subject, this study delves into the practices of the Oral and Maxillofacial Department at Cluj-Napoca County Hospital. Material and Methods. This comprehensive retrospective analysis of 10 years of clinical experience covered a range of factors, including demographics, clinical and investigations factors, medical and surgical treatment approaches, and follow-up. Additionally, the study examined the change in trends over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results. While head and neck infection occurrence had a decreasing trend before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the pandemic era the number of patients almost doubled. The infections were prevalent in the submandibular space, teeth being the prevalent cause. Young adults are prone to suffer from odontogenic infections. High levels of C reactive protein, ASA II-IV risk, and hepatic dysfunction indicated a longer time of hospitalization. The majority of antibiograms were negative, and the positive ones indicated Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species as prevalent pathogens. Extra- or intraoral surgical drainage and wide-spectrum antibiotics proved to be the workhorse for odontogenic infections. Conclusion. This study advances our understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery and offers actionable strategies for improving patient outcomes in similar healthcare institutions worldwide.
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- Cosmin Ioan Faur
- Department of Oral Radiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Applied Mathematics, Imperial College London Alumni, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Bond AT, Soubra YS, Aziz U, Read-Fuller AM, Reddy LV, Kesterke MJ, Amin D. Are Deep Odontogenic Infections Associated With an Increased Risk for Sepsis? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:852-861. [PMID: 38621664 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) is recommended to identify sepsis. Odontogenic infection (OI) can progress to sepsis, causing systematic inflammatory complications or organ failure. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to measure the association between OI location and risk for sepsis at admission. STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, AND SAMPLE This retrospective cohort study included subjects treated for OI at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, from January 9, 2019 to July 30, 2022. Subjects > 18 years old who were treated under general anesthesia were included. OI limited to periapical, vestibular, buccal, and/or canine spaces were excluded from the sample. PREDICTOR VARIABLE The primary predictor variable was OI anatomic location (superficial or deep). Superficial OI infection includes submental, submandibular, sublingual, submasseteric, and/or superficial temporal spaces. Deep OI includes pterygomandibular, deep temporal, lateral pharyngeal, retropharyngeal, pretracheal, and/or prevertebral. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLES The primary outcome variable was risk for sepsis measured using a qSOFA score (0 to 3). A higher score (>0) indicates the patient has a high risk for sepsis. COVARIATES Covariates were demographics, clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings, antibiotic route, postoperative endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, intensive care unit, admission, and length of stay. ANALYSES Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. A χ2 test was used for categorical variables. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for continuous variables. Statistical significance was P < .05. RESULTS The sample was composed of 168 subjects with a mean age of 42.8 ± 21.5 and 69 (48.6%) subjects were male. There were 11 (6.5%) subjects with a qSOFA score > 0. The relative risk of a qSOFA > 0 for a deep OI is 5.4 times greater than for a superficial OI (136 (95.8) versus 21 (80.8%): RR (95% confidence interval): 5.4 (1.51 to 19.27), P = .004). After adjusting for age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and involved anatomical spaces, there was a significant correlation between laterality and the number of involved anatomical spaces and qSOFA score (odd ratio = 9.13, 95% confidence interval: 2.48 to 33.55, adjusted P = <.001). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE The study findings suggest that the OI location is associated with the qSOFA score >0.
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- Austin T Bond
- Dental Student Researcher, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M School of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
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- Medical Student Researcher, Department of Surgery, Texas A&M School of Medicine, Dallas, TX
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- Medical Student Researcher, Department of Surgery, Texas A&M School of Medicine, Dallas, TX
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Residency Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX
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- Clinical Professor, Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX
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- Assistant Professor, Director of Research, Department of Orthodontics, Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
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- Associate Professor, Residency Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
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Kim TS, Lee YH. Orofacial fascial space abscess disguised as temporomandibular disorder: a report of 3 cases and literature review. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:12. [PMID: 38172867 PMCID: PMC10765852 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03800-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Fascial space abscess is a condition in which infections spread into fascial spaces. It is a severe and life-threatening disease unless treated at an early stage. Due to the similarity of clinical symptoms, fascial space abscesses in the orofacial area are often disguised as other diseases, such as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). In this case series, we report three cases of fascial space abscesses disguised as TMD. In all cases, patients complained of severely limited mouth opening and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masseter muscles, which led clinicians to diagnose them with TMD. After two patients showed facial swelling and the third complained of dyspnea, clinicians realized the possibility of an orofacial fascial space abscess. On further evaluation, all patients showed increased C-reactive protein in blood tests, and the location of the fascial space abscess was confirmed by enhanced computed tomography images. Moreover, all patients had suspicious sources of odontogenic infections in panoramic images, periapical abscess on maxillary molars and periodontal disease on maxillary and mandibular molars, which were not appropriately evaluated at the first visit. This case series emphasizes the need for clinicians to realize the possibility of orofacial fascial space abscesses based on: clinical symptoms of severely limited mouth opening (< 15 mm) with pain in the facial area, including TMJ or masseter muscle, and possible sources of infection such as odontogenic infection, other infectious lesions, trauma, or invasive treatments. These clinical insights will enable the early detection of fascial space abscesses.
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- Tae-Seok Kim
- Department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital, #26 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital, #26 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.
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Douis N, Martrille L, Trinh JM, Rapp G, Marchand E, Hossu G, Gondim Teixeira PA, Blum A. Prevalence of abnormalities seen on orthopantomograms performed for forensic age estimation in unaccompanied minor asylum seekers. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:686-691. [PMID: 37566269 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10030-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluate the prevalence of radiological anomalies on orthopantomograms (OPT) performed as part of forensic age estimation in unaccompanied minors. METHODS This is a retrospective study conducted on 208 OPT examinations requested by a magistrate. These OPTs were interpreted independently by two readers to establish the number of missing teeth (MT), presence of dental fillings (DF), and dental anomalies (DA). The presence of radiolucent (RL), radiopaque, and mixed lesions was also assessed. RESULTS Most radiologic anomalies were RL, detected on 41% and 39% of the subjects evaluated for R1 and R2, respectively, with a mean of 1.3 ± 2.4 (1-16) and 1.1 ± 2 (1-13) RL lesions per subject. Among the RL identified, the majority were dental (70% for R1 and 65% for R2), all of which had a suspected infectious origin. Among readers, 43% and 41% of the subjects evaluated presented MT, 21% and 15% presented DF, and 22% and 20% presented DA for R1 and R2, respectively. The inter- and intra-observer reproducibility for OPT classification was considered excellent (Kappa = 0.84, 95% CI 0.78-0.90, and Kappa = 0, 95, 95% CI 0.86-0.99). DISCUSSION There was a non-negligible prevalence of radiological anomalies in OPT studies performed for forensic age estimation. Most of these lesions were suspected to be infectious in origin, potentially requiring medical care. This constitutes an ethical dilemma inherent in the judicial expertise injunction requiring a limited specific response. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT This study highlights a non-negligible prevalence of supposedly infectious radiological abnormalities. The restricted possibility for the legal expert to declare these abnormalities raises ethical and medical questions. KEY POINTS • Orthopantomograms can be performed as part of forensic age estimation. • Results indicate the majority of radiological anomalies detected on OPTs were of suspected infectious origin. • These findings give rise to ethical and medical questions about the way in which these forensic examinations are carried out.
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- Nicolas Douis
- Guilloz Imaging Department, Central Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France.
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- Forensic Institute, Arnaud-de-Villeneuve Hospital, CHU Montpellier, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Guilloz Imaging Department, Central Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France
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- Guilloz Imaging Department, Central Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France
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- Forensic Institute, Brabois Adultes Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France
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- Guilloz Imaging Department, Central Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France
- Lorraine University, Inserm, IADI, 54000, Nancy, France
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- Guilloz Imaging Department, Central Hospital, CHRU Nancy, 54000, Nancy, France
- Lorraine University, Inserm, IADI, 54000, Nancy, France
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Tournade C, Dusick A, Mans C. Clinical diagnosis and outcome of cervicofacial cellulitis in pyrexic rabbits: six cases (2014-2021). J Small Anim Pract 2024; 65:66-74. [PMID: 37759337 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the signalment, history, exam findings, diagnostics, treatment and outcome of rabbits diagnosed with pyrexia and concurrent cervicofacial cellulitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective evaluation of medical records of rabbits diagnosed with cervicofacial cellulitis and pyrexia based on physical exam, contrast-enhanced CT, clinicopathology and microbiology findings. RESULTS Six out of 1588 rabbits met the study inclusion criteria. Rabbits presented with a median age of 6 years (range, 8 months to 8 years) with a presenting complaint of anorexia or hyporexia. All rabbits had a rectal temperature >40.2°C (104.4°F). Physical exam and contrast-enhanced CT revealed unilateral submandibular and ipsilateral cervical diffuse soft tissue swelling in five of six rabbits. No antemortem evidence of periodontal or dental disease was found on physical exam or CT. Leucopenia was present in five of six rabbits. A left shift with marked toxic changes was present in all four rabbits, for which blood smears were reviewed. Bacterial cultures of the aspirated subcutaneous soft tissue swelling cultured Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, Granulicatella adiacens, Streptococcus species, Haemophilus species and Bacteroides species. Treatment was pursued in five rabbits, where all rabbits received supportive care and four of five rabbits received systemic antibiotics. One rabbit was euthanased following a diagnosis of cervicofacial cellulitis. Three out of five rabbits continued to decline clinically despite medical management, and thus, euthanasia was pursued within 24 hours of starting treatment. Two rabbits responded to initial treatment and developed subsequent multi-focal abscessation. One rabbit was euthanased due to client cost constraints, and one rabbit died shortly after achieving clinical resolution of cervicofacial cellulitis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Cervicofacial cellulitis should be considered a differential diagnosis in pyrexic rabbits with facial or cervical swelling with medical and surgical management pursued for therapy.
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- C Tournade
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA
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Yankov YG, Bocheva Y. Comparative Characterization of Procalcitonin (Sensitivity, Specificity, Predictability, and Cut-Off Reference Values) as a Marker of Inflammation in Odontogenic Abscesses of the Head and Neck in the Female Population. Cureus 2023; 15:e48207. [PMID: 38050495 PMCID: PMC10693721 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck can lead to serious complications and even end in death. This requires healthcare professionals to have a good knowledge of all the markers of inflammation that can be used in their diagnosis and treatment. Such markers that we use in our daily medical practice are leukocytes (WBC), neutrophils (Neu), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Somehow, in the background is procalcitonin (PCT), which has not been studied in detail in this type of purulent infection. The aim of the present study is to investigate and analyze PCT in odontogenic purulent infections of the head and neck in the female population and to compare it with already proven markers of inflammation such as CRP, WBC, and Neu. For the first time in the literature, as per our knowledge, the sensitivity, specificity, and predictability of PCT were determined when using it as an independent indicator of inflammation, and its cut-off reference values were determined in women with odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck. Materials and methods This is a prospective study, in which the CRP, WBC, Neu, and PCT of 30 women with odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck with a mean age of 47 (18-81) years were examined and analyzed. As a control group, we included 30 healthy women with a mean age of 48 (18-80) years, in whom there was no anamnestic and physical evidence of the presence of any infection in the last three months. The four markers were measured for the control group too. Results In the clinical group of women with odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck, the average values of CRP, WBC, Neu, and PCT were significantly higher (p<0.0001) compared to the same in the control group of healthy women; CRP: 95.46±76.41 mg/l vs. 0.63±0.37 mg/l, WBC: 10.44±2.97x103/L vs. 6.5±1.49x103/L, Neu: 7.92±2.93x103/L vs. 4.03±1.07x103/L, PCT: 0.74±0.69 ng/ml vs. 0.14±0.08 ng/ml. Discussion PCT, as well as CRP, WBC, and Neu, increases its plasma concentration in women with odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck and is extremely well positively correlated with them, with a high correlation with CRP and a significant correlation with WBC and Neu. In addition, PCT has a number of advantages over the other markers; it begins to increase its plasma concentration faster, reaches its maximum plasma concentration faster, normalizes its concentration faster after the infection subsides, and increases its blood level only in bacterial infection genesis. Conclusions PCT as a marker of inflammation not only positively correlates well with CRP, WBC, and Neu but also, with its advantages over them, it appears to be the most accurate indicator in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of odontogenic head and neck abscesses in the near future; not only in women but also in the male and children's population. Its sensitivity, specificity, and predictability as an independent indicator of inflammation are 80%, 76.7%, and 83%, respectively, and its cut-off value of 0.225 ng/ml is lower than the generally accepted 0.5 ng/ml.
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- Yanko G Yankov
- Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital St. Marina, Varna, BGR
- General and Operative Surgery, Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", Varna, BGR
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- Cinical Laboratory, Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", Varna, BGR
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Rasteniene R, Simenaite G, Brukiene V. Maxillofacial infections in lithuanian hospitalised children and adolescents: a 17-years retrospective study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023; 24:603-611. [PMID: 37452905 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-023-00824-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyse the epidemiology, treatment, and microbiological findings of hospitalised Lithuanian children and adolescents admitted due to maxillofacial infections over a 17-years period. METHODS 428 medical records of paediatric (under the age of 18) patients hospitalised at Vilnius University Hospital from 2003 to 2019 due to a maxillofacial infection were reviewed. The data concerning patient sociodemographic characteristics, aspects related to a hospital stay, treatment modalities, microbiological findings, and sensitivity to antibiotics, were collected and analysed. RESULTS The most prevalent condition was odontogenic maxillofacial space infection (28.7%), followed by lymphadenitis (21.7%). The mean (sd) age was 10.86 (4.8) years and the male-to-female ratio was 1.37:1. The majority of patients (83.4%) underwent surgical treatment. The mean (sd) hospital stay was 5.49 (2.9) days. The longest hospital stay was observed in the case of odontogenic maxillofacial space infections. A longer period of hospitalisation was generally associated with the presence of anaerobes and their resistance to antibiotics as well as multiple space involvement in deep neck space infections and a permanent causative tooth in odontogenic cases. The most commonly isolated microbiological species was Staphylococcus aureus spp. CONCLUSION The most common origin of maxillofacial infection was odontogenic among investigated Lithuanian children and adolescents. In the majority of cases, a penicillin group antibiotic was prescribed. Streptococci were the predominant bacteria in the cases of odontogenic infection, while Staphylococci were the most prevalent among non-odontogenic cases. Nearly 40.0% of isolated microorganisms were resistant to penicillin. High resistance to metronidazole was identified among anaerobic bacteria.
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- R Rasteniene
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Odontology, University of Vilnius, Žalgirio Str. 117, 08217, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Odontology, University of Vilnius, Žalgirio Str. 117, 08217, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Odontology, University of Vilnius, Žalgirio Str. 117, 08217, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Mochalov I, Kryvtsova M, Chobey A, Kulynych M. Identification of Pathogenic Microflora and Its Sensitivity to Antibiotics in Cases of the Odontogenic Purulent Periostitis and Abscesses in the Oral Cavity. Prague Med Rep 2023; 124:16-32. [PMID: 36763828 DOI: 10.14712/23362936.2023.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Odontogenic infections are the most common infectious and inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial area and problem of the causative pathogen identification is an actual task, part of a permanent process of updating and modernization of treatment and diagnostic protocols and standards. In presented study a purulent exudate from 13 patients with acute purulent odontogenic intraoral lesions was studied by bacteriological method with detection of sensitivity to antibacterial agents. Bacteriological studies showed that genus Streptococcus predominated in 69.23% cases. Pathogenic microorganisms in clinically significant concentrations (105 per 1 ml and above) (Streptococcus and Staphylococcus) were resistant to Tetracycline and Doxycycline, had moderate sensitivity to macrolides in 22.22% and resistance in 77.78%. Amoxicillin/clavulanate caused effective growth retardation in 22.22% cases and moderate delay - in 77.78% without cases of resistance. Sensitivity to cephalosporins was detected in 50.00% cases, moderate sensitivity - in 38.89%, resistance - in 11.11%. Fluoroquinolones were the most effective - sensitivity in 72.22% cases, moderate sensitivity - in 22.22%, resistance - in 5.56%. The most effective fluoroquinolones were Moxifloxacin and Ciprofloxacin. The highest resistance to antifungal agents was shown by genus Candida, antifungal susceptibility was observed only in 20.00% cases. The microbiota of purulent odontogenic inflammation in the oral cavity was identified in clinically significant concentrations in only 61.54% cases with predominance of Streptococcus. The most effective antibacterial agents for odontogenic purulent process may be considered among cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. There is a need to repeat similar studies in other regions of Ukraine and at other times of the year.
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- Iurii Mochalov
- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Clinical Subjects, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
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- Department of Genetics, Plant Physiology and Microbiology, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Clinical Subjects, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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Vázquez-Ramos VR, Pérez-Serrano RM, García-Solís P, Solís-Sainz JC, Espinosa-Cristóbal LF, Castro-Ruíz JE, Domínguez-Pérez RA. Root canal microbiota as an augmented reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. J Appl Oral Sci 2023; 30:e20220362. [PMID: 36753071 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health problem. Root canal microbiota associated with apical periodontitis represents a well-known reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). However, the effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in this reservoir is unknown. This study aimed to establish if root canal microbiota associated with apical periodontitis in T2DM patients is an augmented reservoir by identifying the prevalence of nine common ARGs and comparing it with the prevalence in nondiabetic patients. METHODOLOGY This cross-sectional study included two groups: A T2DM group conformed of 20 patients with at least ten years of living with T2DM and a control group of 30 nondiabetic participants. Premolar or molar teeth with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis were included. A sample was collected from each root canal before endodontic treatment. DNA was extracted, and ARGs were identified by polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS tetW and tetM genes were the most frequent (93.3 and 91.6%, respectively), while ermA was the least frequent (8.3%) in the total population. The distribution of the ARGs was similar in both groups, but a significant difference (p<0.005) was present in ermB, ermC, cfxA, and tetQ genes, being more frequent in the T2DM group. A total of eighty percent of the T2DM patients presented a minimum of four ARGs, while 76.6% of the control group presented a maximum of three. CONCLUSIONS Root canal microbiota associated with apical periodontitis in T2DM patients carries more ARGs. Therefore, this pathological niche could be considered an augmented reservoir.
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- Víctor Rafael Vázquez-Ramos
- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Laboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Multidisciplinaria, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Laboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Multidisciplinaria, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Investigación Biomédica, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Investigación Biomédica, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Programa de Maestría en Ciencias Odontológicas, Departamento de Estomatología, Ciudad Juárez, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Laboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Multidisciplinaria, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Medicina, Laboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Multidisciplinaria, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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Arayapisit T, Pojmonpiti D, Dansirisomboon K, Jitverananrangsri K, Poosontipong D, Sipiyaruk K. An educational board game for learning orofacial spaces: An experimental study comparing collaborative and competitive approaches. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2023. [PMID: 36695535 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Odontogenic orofacial space infection is an important topic in the dental curriculum. However, dental students do encounter difficulties in identifying the patterns of odontogenic infection spreading through fascial spaces. The implementation of game concepts might allow them to actively learn this topic by engagement. This research aimed to develop a game for learning about the orofacial spaces and to evaluate its implementation whether a competitive or collaborative approach would be more effective for dental undergraduates. 'Trace the Spread' has been developed as a table-top board game, consisting of a main board presenting the anatomical map of a human model and two types of cards (quest and action cards). Eight groups of four students were randomly assigned into either the collaboration or competition group. The students were given pre- and post-knowledge assessments to evaluate knowledge improvement after game completion, where they were asked to rate their satisfaction toward the game using a paper-based questionnaire. The findings demonstrated a significant increase in the knowledge assessment scores after game completion in both collaboration (p < 0.001) and competition groups (p = 0.003). The score improvement of the collaboration group was significantly higher than that of the competition group (p < 0.001). The students tended to show satisfaction with the game, in which the collaboration group rated the game more positively compared to the competitive approach. This game appeared to be effective for learning orofacial space infections, and the learning environment within the collaborative group was found to be more supportive in terms of knowledge improvement and satisfaction.
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- Tawepong Arayapisit
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Analysis of Clinical Symptoms and Biochemical Parameters in Odontogenic Cellulitis of the Head and Neck Region in Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10010172. [PMID: 36670722 PMCID: PMC9857093 DOI: 10.3390/children10010172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Many cases of cellulitis in the head and neck region among hospitalized pediatric patients are related to odontogenic infections. C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell (WBC) count, neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio (NLR), D-dimer, and prealbumin can be used to assess the severity of odontogenic inflammation. The aim of the study is to evaluate the biochemical parameters as a predictor factor of the severity of odontogenic cellulitis in children. This study was conducted from 2020 to 2021 on patients admitted to the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery of the Upper Silesian Children’s Health Center in Katowice. We included 40 patients aged 2−16 in the study, who were divided into two groups: research (SS-Study subject) (n = 20) and control (CS-Control subject) (n = 20). The patients underwent an interview and physical examination to assess the presence of intraoral and extraoral swelling and the presence of trismus. The patients who qualified for the study had blood taken to determine the level of CRP, WBCs, NLR, D-dimers, and prealbumin. Differences in biochemical test results in the SS and CS were statistically significant (p < 0.05). In the SS group, the mean values of biochemical parameters exceeded the clinical norm. A statistically significant positive relationship was found between CRP and extraoral swelling. The NLR correlates significantly with extraoral swelling and the length of hospitalization. D-dimer statistically correlated with trismus, extraoral swelling, and the number of anatomical spaces involved. The NLR and CRP ratio can be considered a prognostic marker of the course of infection and hospitalization time.
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Sandhu S, Handa S. Pathology Mimicking Orofacial Pain. Dent Clin North Am 2023; 67:117-127. [PMID: 36404072 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A case of a 64-year-old woman is reported, who developed new-onset pain over a preexisting area of right mandibular fullness. Clinical examination, MRI, and fine-needle aspiration cytology confirmed the diagnosis of a benign parotid gland tumor-pleomorphic adenoma, which was treated by total parotidectomy with complete removal of the tumor. When evaluating a patient with orofacial pain, oral health care providers should be cognizant of all potential differential diagnoses, especially in the setting of red flags such as persistent or enlarging facial swelling/fullness.
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- Shaiba Sandhu
- Division of Orofacial Pain, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Division of Orofacial Pain, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Rosca O, Bumbu BA, Ancusa O, Talpos S, Urechescu H, Ursoniu S, Bloanca V, Pricop M. The Role of C-Reactive Protein and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting the Severity of Odontogenic Infections in Adult Patients. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 59:medicina59010020. [PMID: 36676644 PMCID: PMC9866968 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Odontogenic infections (OI) represent a frequent cause of dental and maxillo-facial interventions, mostly due to late presentations or misdiagnosed complications. It is believed that the intensity of the immunoinflammatory response in OI is the main prognostic factor. Therefore, in this research, it was pursued to determine if the combination of C-reactive protein (CRP) and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) (CRP-NLR) may serve as potential severity predictors in patients with odontogenic infections. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis on 108 patients hospitalized for odontogenic infections was conducted at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery. Depending on the symptom severity scale, patients hospitalized with OI were divided into two equal groups based on infection severity (SS). Results: Patients with severe OI from Group B were associated more frequently with diabetes mellitus and smoking more often than those with a lower severity from Group A. In Group A, abscesses of odontogenic origin accounted for 70.4% of hospitalizations, while in Group B, abscesses and cellulitis were associated in 55.6% of cases (p-value < 0.001). The disease outcomes were more severe in Group B patients, where 22.2% of them developed sepsis, compared to 7.4% of Group A patients (p-value = 0.030). However, there was no significant difference in mortality rates. The SS and systemic immune inflammation index (SII) scores of Group B patients were substantially higher than Group A patients (13.6 vs. 6.1 for the SS score, p-value < 0.001), respectively, 2312.4 vs. 696.3 for the SII score (p-value < 0.001). All biomarker scores, including the CRP-NLR relationship, were considerably higher in Group B patients, with a median score of 341.4 vs. 79.0 in Group B (p-value < 0.001). The CRP-NLR association determined a 7.28-fold increased risk of severe OI. The receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis of CRP-NLR yielded an area under curve (AUC) value of 0.889, with high sensitivity (79.6%) and high specificity (85.1%), for predicting a severe odontogenic infection using biomarkers measured at hospital admission (p-value < 0.001). Conclusions: Therefore, it can be concluded that CRP-NLR is a reliable and affordable biomarker for determining the severity of odontogenic infections that may be included in other prognostic models for dental infections.
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- Ovidiu Rosca
- Department XIII, Discipline of Infectious Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, University Street 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Department V, Discipline of Medical Semiology I, Faculty of General Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Cuevas-Gonzalez MV, Mungarro-Cornejo GA, Espinosa-Cristóbal LF, Donohue-Cornejo A, Tovar Carrillo KL, Saucedo Acuña RA, García Calderón AG, Guzmán Gastelum DA, Zambrano-Galván G, Cuevas-Gonzalez JC. Antimicrobial resistance in odontogenic infections: A protocol for systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31345. [PMID: 36550913 PMCID: PMC9771230 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is estimated that up to 90% of head and neck infections have an odontogenic origin, which are considered among the most common in the oral cavity and maxillofacial region. Bacterial resistance has been 1 of the main problems related to the treatment of this type of infection in recent years. The frequency of this resistance is increasing, which is mainly due to patient self-medication and the mutations that bacteria present. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the antimicrobial resistance of antibiotics commonly administered for the treatment of odontogenic infections. METHOD To carry out the study, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases were reviewed using the keywords "odontogenic infection", "pharmacological treatment", and "microbial resistance. Studies whose main objective was the pharmacological treatment of odontogenic infections were selected. Exclusions were review-type studies, systematic reviews, or in vitro or animal model studies. For the analysis of risk of bias, the Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies of the Joanna Briggs Institute was used. The search and analysis of the studies was carried out by 2 researchers independently. RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included in this review. The mean age was 39.6 years; the location of the infection in the study subjects was in the submandibular and vestibular spaces; there were periodontal, periapical, and dentoalveolar lesions; the main microorganisms identified were Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Prevotella, Peptostreptococcus, Clostridium, and Klebsiella; and finally, the main microorganisms identified for bacterial resistance were penicillin, clindamycin and amoxicillin. CONCLUSION The health professional is obliged to update their knowledge to avoid such antibiotic resistance and thus provide better patient care.
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- Juarez City, Chihuahua, Mexico
- * Correspondence: Juan Carlos Cuevas-Gonzalez, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Av. Benjamín Franklin no. 4650, Zona Pronaf Condominio LA Plata, 32310 Cd Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico (e-mail: )
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Pricop M, Ancusa O, Talpos S, Urechescu H, Bumbu BA. The Predictive Value of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Symptom Severity Score for Sepsis and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Odontogenic Infections. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12122026. [PMID: 36556246 PMCID: PMC9782876 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12122026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute Odontogenic Infections (OI) are the leading cause of emergency visits and hospitalizations to the maxillofacial department, and may induce systemic inflammatory complications. Increasing numbers of OI patients need extended hospitalizations, various treatments, and intensive care. The Symptom Severity score (SS) helps doctors assess the likelihood of infection and admission complications. Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) is a biomarker-based inflammatory prognosis score. It was hypothesized that greater SII and SS values might suggest a higher risk for sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Therefore, this research aims to discover whether SII and SS scores can reliably predict odontogenic infection severity and prognosis, and if they can be used to predict the development of SIRS and sepsis in OI using admission features. The study was designed as a retrospective cohort, with patients' data being retrieved from medical records between January 2017 to April 2022. A total of 108 OI patients were matched 1:1 as low-severity and high-severity groups. Most individuals with severe infections had diabetes and smoking as comorbidities. Severe patients had longer hospital stays (12.0 days vs. 4.1 days), although mortality rates did not significantly differ. A total of 11.1% lower-severity patients (Group A) had SIRS during hospitalization, compared to Group B with 25.9%. Group A had 7.4% of patients that developed sepsis compared to Group B's rate of 22.2%. The correlation between OI's SS and SII index values was positive and statistically significant (r = 0.6314). The total SII index mean was 1303, whereas the mean values by severity were 696.3 in Group A and 2312.4 in Group B. Group A's mean SS score was 6.1, while Group B's was 13.6. According to the calculated AUC plots, SII and SS scores were accurate predictors of sepsis and SIRS development using OI admission parameters. The adjusted odds ratio for SIRS in OI patients was 2.09, and 2.27 for sepsis. Medical professionals and dentistry teams should be encouraged to use the SII and SS scores to diagnose and anticipate sepsis and SIRS, hence improving disease management decisions.
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- Marius Pricop
- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department V, Discipline of Medical Semiology I, Faculty of General Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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Pereira RS, Guerra RC, Hochuli-Vieira E, Alves FRF. Cavernous sinus thrombosis followed by brain ischaemia in a type-1 diabetic patient: a persistent endodontic infection report. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 48:510-514. [PMID: 34637565 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Central nervous system infections and cavernous sinus thrombosis are associated with high mortality rates and may be a consequence of oral infection propagation. A 24-year-old woman has attended a private dental office with a pain complaint in the upper right central incisor and had the endodontic treatment completed. However, the patient returned to the dental office reporting pain in the same tooth and the presence of swelling. Then, the root canal was retreated. After one week, the patient presented to a Basic Health Unit with a history of vomiting and convulsion crisis followed by loss of consciousness. A computed tomography exam showed cavernous sinus thrombosis and brain ischaemic areas. The present report describes a rare case of cavernous sinus thrombosis followed by brain ischaemia in a type-1 diabetic patient, associated with persistent endodontic infection, with subsequent patient's death.
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- Rodrigo S Pereira
- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, University of Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- LeFort Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.,Metodista University, São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, University of Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A retrospective cohort study of pediatric hospitalization due to dentoalveolar infection before and after a change in national health insurance. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20502. [PMID: 36443427 PMCID: PMC9705284 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25045-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This retrospective cohort study aimed to examine trends in pediatric (0-18 years old) hospitalizations due to dentoalveolar infection, before and after the inclusion of pediatric dental care in Israel's National Health Insurance Law. Data were collected from the medical records of one oral and maxillofacial surgery department. Data were compared between patients hospitalized during 2002-2010 (group A, n = 531) and 2011-2019 (group B, n = 381). The mean age of the cohort was 8 years. A dentoalveolar abscess was the main cause of hospitalizations in both groups. Group B exhibited a higher rate of previous dental treatment in general (p = 0.001), and of previous dental treatment for the tooth responsible for the infection (p = 0.03). The prevalent treatment during hospitalization combined intravenous antibiotics and extraction, with or without drainage (58.1%) for group A; and intravenous antibiotics and drainage (49.4%) for group B (p < 0.01). Dental care provided by the Israel's National Health Insurance should focus not only on operative treatment but also on oral health promotion and caries prevention, to reduce hospitalizations due to dentoalveolar infections.
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Kelbesa Olika M, Teku Ayano G, Ilala TT. Perioperative Anesthesia Management for a Patient Presented with Acute Cardiopulmonary Compromise Secondary to a Complicating Retropharyngeal Abscess Extending to the Mediastinum. A Rare Case Report. OPEN ACCESS SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.2147/oas.s383062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Faustova M, Nazarchuk O, Loban’ G, Avetikov D, Ananieva M, Chumak Y, Havryliev V. Microbiological Aspects Concerning the Etiology of Acute Odontogenic Inflammatory Diseases in the Soft Tissues of the Head and Neck Region. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.10535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Odontogenic purulent inflammatory diseases (OPID) make up about 20% of cases in the structure of general surgical pathology and are among the frequent diseases of the maxillofacial region (MFR) with a high (10-40%) mortality rate. Insufficient information about the source state of acute odontogenic inflammation of the peri-mandibular soft tissues significantly reduces the effectiveness of diagnostic measures of OPID in MFR, as evidenced by almost 50% of the diagnostic error rate.
Statistically, OPID in soft-tissue of MFR most often occur due to dissemination of pathogens of the necrotized pulp, periodontal pockets in periodontitis or pericoronitis during the difficult eruption of retained teeth. Previously, the quantitative dominance (about 70%) of Staphylococcus spp. among the microorganisms isolated from the odontogenic foci of inflammation was determined. However, in recent years, with the expansion of microbiological diagnostic capabilities, the presence of non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes with a significant proportional proportion of the total microbiota of OPID in soft tissue of MFR has been increasingly indicated.
Recently, there has been a rapid acquisition of resistance of pathogens of odontogenic purulent inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial region to various groups of antibiotics, which leads to ineffectiveness of their treatment and prompts the revision of existing protocols and treatment regimens in surgical dentistry
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Hundia R, Jayasinghe A, Tighe D. Hypertrophic pachymeningitis: An odontogenic origin? ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2022.100347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Sasmanto S, Wasito EB. Odontogenic brain abscess due to Anaerococcus prevotii infections: A case report and review article. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 97:107450. [PMID: 35905679 PMCID: PMC9403287 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Odontogenic brain abscess is a rare case primarily caused by normal flora such as Anaerococcus prevotii. CASE PRESENTATION A 60-years-old Indonesian female complained of severe left side headaches, hearing loss, a decrease of consciousness, several episodes of nausea and vomiting, and hemiparesis dextra for 5 days. Three months previously, she performed dental operative procedures on the left side of the first and second lower molar and debridement of phlegmon on the left side of the mouth. Head CT scan suggests multiple brain abscesses or high-grade glioma, non-communicating hydrocephalus and suggestive mastoiditis. The patient underwent excision surgery and abscess culture, which resulted in Anaerococcus prevotii. The patient received a metronidazole antibiotic, and on the seventh day, his condition improved. DISCUSSION Identifying bacterial infection in the brain abscess is crucial for effective treatment. Abscess removal in the brain and antibiotics are treatments for brain abscesses. CONCLUSION Odontogenic brain abscess caused by Anaerococcus prevotii infection effectiveness with surgical excision and antibiotics.
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- Suharyadi Sasmanto
- Study Program of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia,Correspondence to: E.B. Wasito, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Jl. Mayjend Prof. Dr. Moestopo No. 6-8, Airlangga, Gubeng, Surabaya, East Java 60286, Indonesia.
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Liang J, Jiang L, Li M, Liu L, Li H. Should preoperative computed tomography be routine examination for cervicofacial space infections? BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:566. [PMID: 35733094 PMCID: PMC9215011 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07545-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Cervicofacial space infections are potentially life-threatening, which require accurate diagnosis, early incision, and adequate drainage. The utilization of computed tomography (CT) in cervicofacial space infections has significantly increased for its advantages in the evaluation of abscesses, its availability, and low cost. However, the clinical value of preoperative CT imaging in cervicofacial space infections remains controversial for its poor specificity, radiation exposure, potential complications, and extra cost. We, therefore, investigated whether CT examination should be used as a routine examination in the treatment of patients with cervicofacial space infections. Methods A retrospective study of all patients affected by cervicofacial space infections that received incision and drainage surgery from Jan 2016 to Dec 2020 was performed at West China Hospital of Stomatology at Sichuan University. Patients were divided into two groups: the group with preoperative CT and without preoperative CT. Outcomes, including reoperation rate, missed diagnosis rate, days of symptom relief, length of stay, duration of surgery, and total cost of hospitalization, were analyzed. Results Out of n = 153 patients, 108 patients underwent surgery with preoperative CT and 45 patients without preoperative CT. The reoperation rate in the preoperative CT group (6/108, 5.6%) was significantly lower (P = 0.00) than that in the group without preoperative CT (10/45, 22.2%). Significant reduction of missed diagnosis rate (P = 0.00), days of symptom relief (P = 0.01), length of stay(P = 0.03), and duration of surgery (P = 0.01) were detected in the preoperative CT group. The results demonstrated that the utilization of preoperative CT can reduce the missed diagnosis rate and repeated surgery complications. Conclusions We recommend preoperative CT as a routine examination in cervicofacial space infections.
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- Jiayu Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Guida A, Carotenuto A, Lanza V, Antonucci F, Salerno P, Marasca D, Esposito U, Gargiulo M. Dental Emergencies and Coronavirus Disease-2019: Scoping Review of the Literature and Single Centre Experience. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10050091. [PMID: 35621544 PMCID: PMC9140034 DOI: 10.3390/dj10050091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental emergencies. A systematic review of the literature (PubMed/Scopus) searching for articles on COVID-19 and dental abscess and a retrospective cohort study with quantitative/qualitative data analysis of our hospital E.R. patients admitted for cervico-facial abscess of dental origin were performed. Thirteen studies could be included in the review, concerning characteristics/management of patients with dental emergencies in hospitals/private practices, generally with poor evidence. For the retrospective analysis, 232 consecutive patients were included (100 study vs. 132 control). The prevalence of dental emergencies (abscess) and relative complications (mediastinitis, exitus) increased. Dental care availability was limited, with strong heterogeneity amongst regions/nations. At-risk (aerosol-generating) procedures were generally avoided, and hospitalization length reduced. Comorbidity patients and males seem less likely to restore regular dentist attendance during the post-lockdown pandemic. Despite the poor scientific evidence, COVID-19 seems to have impacted dental emergencies through limited routine dental care availability and influence on physicians’ and patients’ behaviour.
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- Agostino Guida
- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.L.); (F.A.); (P.S.); (U.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +39-817472357
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- U.O.C. Chirurgia Maxillofacciale, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (M.G.)
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- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.L.); (F.A.); (P.S.); (U.E.)
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- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.L.); (F.A.); (P.S.); (U.E.)
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- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.L.); (F.A.); (P.S.); (U.E.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.L.); (F.A.); (P.S.); (U.E.)
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- U.O.C. Chirurgia Maxillofacciale, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, Via A. Cardarelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (M.G.)
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Küçük M, Aksoy U, Özer Şehirli A. Possible protective effects of the Bmal1 gene and melatonin on the prognosis of apical periodontitis. Med Hypotheses 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2022.110806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Retropharyngeal, Parapharyngeal and Peritonsillar Abscesses. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9050618. [PMID: 35626793 PMCID: PMC9139861 DOI: 10.3390/children9050618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Deep neck infections (DNIs) include all the infections sited in the potential spaces and fascial planes of the neck within the limits of the deep layer of the cervical fascia. Parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal infections leading to parapharyngeal abscess (PPA) and retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) are the most common. DNIs remain an important health problem, especially in children. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the management of peritonsillar, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses in pediatric age. Despite relatively uncommon, pediatric DNIs deserve particular attention as they can have a very severe course and lead to hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit and, although very rarely, death. They generally follow a mild upper respiratory infection and can initially present with signs and symptoms that could be underestimated. A definite diagnosis can be made using imaging techniques. Pus collection from the site of infection, when possible, is strongly recommended for definition of diseases etiology. Blood tests that measure the inflammatory response of the patient may contribute to monitor disease evolution. The therapeutic approach should be targeted toward the individual patient. Regardless of the surgical treatment, antibiotics are critical for pediatric DNI prognosis. The diagnostic-therapeutic procedure to be followed in the individual patient is not universally shared because it has not been established which is the most valid radiological approach and which are the criteria to be followed for the differentiation of cases to be treated only with antibiotics and those in which surgery is mandatory. Further studies are needed to ensure the best possible care for all children with DNIs, especially in this era of increased antimicrobial resistance.
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Plamoottil CI, Gill M, Flores R, Murray J, Ganti L. Bilateral Maxillary and Mandibular Periapical Abscesses. Cureus 2022; 14:e24434. [PMID: 35497083 PMCID: PMC9038579 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Odontogenic infections commonly arise from poor dental hygiene that forms dental caries, which can eventually progress to gingivitis and periodontitis. The authors present a case of facial swelling diagnosed as a periapical abscess with soft tissue swelling that extended into both the maxilla and mandible.
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Application of Rapid Digital Locating Technology in Emergency Treatment of Maxillofacial Space Infection. J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:e696-e699. [PMID: 35200206 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Space infection occurs commonly in the oral and maxillofacial region, and is usually caused by odontogenic infection, resulting in acute symptoms through the maxillofacial space. If timely, correct, and effective treatment is not provided, local infection may quickly spread through the maxillofacial space and cause serious consequences such as suffocation, intracranial infection, and chest infection. A 55-year-old man visited our hospital with obvious swelling and pain in the right maxillofacial region. Maxillofacial computed tomography images showed revealed obvious low-density shadows on the inner side of the right mandibular angle and the right neck. Unlike the usual presentation of maxillofacial space infection, no obvious flushing or fluctuation was seen in the patient's maxillofacial region due to the deep location of the infection. Blind puncture examination and incision exploration may cause unnecessary pain and trauma to the patient. Therefore, to accurately position the infection focus, the operator reconstructed the infection cavity in three-dimensional with digital technology. The puncture point and incision site were quickly determined by three-dimensional measurement and the use of the compass and straightedge construction method, thereby achieving free drainage with an accurate and minimally invasive incision. Following 1 week of routine flushing and dressing changes, the patient recovered and was discharged from hospital. To our knowledge, this is the first precise minimally invasive treatment of a maxillofacial space infection conducted with the aid of digital positioning technology.
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Pinkston J, Khoury C, Raper J. Necrotizing Mediastinitis Following Dental Extraction: A Case Report. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med 2022; 6:45-48. [PMID: 35226847 PMCID: PMC8885237 DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.2021.11.54567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Necrotizing mediastinitis is a rare complication following a dental
procedure. It is frequently lethal and requires prompt diagnosis with
advanced imaging, administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, and early
surgical consultation. Case Report A 19-year-old, otherwise healthy male presented to the emergency department
with chest pain, muffled voice, and facial and neck swelling six days
following dental extraction. He was found to have a retropharyngeal abscess
causing necrotizing mediastinitis and septic shock. The patient was started
on broad-spectrum antimicrobials, required 10 surgical procedures, and
experienced a prolonged hospitalization. Conclusion Consider necrotizing mediastinitis in patients presenting with chest pain and
signs of retropharyngeal infection after dental procedures. Prompt imaging,
antimicrobial therapy, and surgical consultation is critical in treating
this frequently fatal disease.
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- Justin Pinkston
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Emergency Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Emergency Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Emergency Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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Odontogenic Cervicofacial Necrotizing Fasciitis: Microbiological Characterization and Management of Four Clinical Cases. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11010078. [PMID: 35056026 PMCID: PMC8778522 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck is a rare, very severe disease, which, in most cases, originates from odontogenic infections and frequently ends with the death of the patient. Rapid surgical intervention in combination with a preferably pathogen-specific antibiotic therapy can ensure patients’ survival. The question arises concerning which pathogens are causative for the necrotizing course of odontogenic inflammations. Experimental 16S-rRNA gene analysis with next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics was used to identify the microbiome of patients treated with an odontogenic necrotizing infection and compared to the result of the routine culture. Three of four patients survived the severe infection, and one patient died due to septic multiorgan failure. Microbiome determination revealed findings comparable to typical odontogenic abscesses. A specific pathogen which could be causative for the necrotizing course could not be identified. Early diagnosis and rapid surgical intervention and a preferably pathogen-specific antibiotic therapy, also covering the anaerobic spectrum of odontogenic infections, are the treatments of choice. The 16S-rRNA gene analysis detected significantly more bacteria than conventional methods; therefore, molecular methods should become a part of routine diagnostics in medical microbiology.
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Faustova M, Nazarchuk O, Dmytriiev D, Avetikov D, Loban G, Babina Y, Ananieva M. CCL2/MCP-1 serum chemokine level in patients with odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of the soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and mediastinum. ACTA FACULTATIS MEDICAE NAISSENSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.5937/afmnai39-34181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Aim. The paper was aimed at determining the CCL2/MCP-1 level in patients with odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and mediastinum. Methods. The study involved 46 patients with odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and 12 healthy volunteers. The level of patients' plasma CCL2/MCP-1 level was determined using a kit for specific ELISA. Results. The findings of the studies showed a statistically significant increase in the concentration of plasma CCL2/MCP-1 in patients of all study groups. Our study shows a significant increase in plasma CCL2/MCP-1 level in patients with odontogenic phlegmonas, abscesses and mediastinitis, compared to the group of healthy subjects. Conclusion. CCL2/MCP-1 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and mediastinum, which requires a careful follow-up study.
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Sandhu S, Sandhu PK, Sroussi HY. The peculiar palatal mass. J Am Dent Assoc 2021; 153:1184-1188. [PMID: 34836619 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Caruso SR, Yamaguchi E, Portnof JE. Update on Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Acute Odontogenic Infection in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2021; 34:169-177. [PMID: 34728145 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This article focuses on the antimicrobial therapy of head and neck infections from odontogenic origin. Odontogenic infections are among the most common infections of the oral cavity. They are sourced primarily from dental caries and periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). Many odontogenic infections are self-limiting and may drain spontaneously. However, these infections may drain into the anatomic spaces adjacent to the oral cavity and spread along the contiguous facial planes, leading to more serious infections. Antibiotics are an important aspect of care of the patient with an acute odontogenic infection. Antibiotics are not a substitute for definitive surgical management.
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- Sam R Caruso
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Broward Health Medical Center, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, 1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA.
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- Private Practice, Infectious Diseases, 13550 South Jog Rd, Suite 202A, Delray, FL 33446, USA
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, 3200 S. University Dr., Davie, FL 33314, USA; Private Practice, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Arts of Boca Raton, 9980 North Central Park Bvld, Suite #113, Boca Raton, FL 33428, USA
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He D, Qian Y, Zhou L, Qi H, Liu Y. Multifunctional Irrigation-Assisted Vacuum Drainage versus Traditional Drainage in the Treatment of Odontogenic Deep Fascial Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Infect Drug Resist 2021; 14:3571-3580. [PMID: 34511948 PMCID: PMC8421558 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s326300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose Odontogenic deep fascial space infection in the head and neck is a common potentially fatal clinical problem. Traditional drainage method is considered laborious and gravity-dependent. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of a modified multifunctional irrigation-assisted vacuum drainage (MIVD) by comparing it with the traditional drainage method in the treatment of odontogenic deep fascial infection. Patients and Methods Patients diagnosed with odontogenic deep fascial space infection in the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China between March 2018 and March 2021 were studied. We divided the patients into two groups based on the drainage method they received: patients with the MIVD device were included in the MIVD group, patients with traditional drainage were included in the traditional group. Data were collected retrospectively including baseline characteristics and treatment outcome variables. Results A total of 65 patients were included. All the patients were eventually cured. There were no significant differences in age, gender, diabetes, end stage renal disease, autoimmune diseases, other systemic diseases, tobacco use, number of the infected spaces, preoperative white blood cell count and C-reactive protein between the two groups. The number and frequency of manual irrigation by clinicians (MIC), time required for white blood cell count to return to normal levels (TWBC), time required for C-reactive protein to return to normal levels (TCRP), the length of hospitalization and the length and total cost of antibiotics use were significantly less in the MIVD group. There was no significant difference in the cost of hospitalization between the 2 groups. Conclusion The MIVD device significantly reduced the number and frequency of MIC, TWBC, TCRP, the length of hospitalization and the length and total cost of antibiotics use in comparison with the traditional drainage method. It provided a favorable treatment method for patients with odontogenic deep fascial space infection in the head and neck.
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- Di He
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, People's Republic of China
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- Hangzhou Dental Hospital, Hangzhou, 310002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.,Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310020, People's Republic of China
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Sharma A, Ingole S, Deshpande M, Ranadive P, Sharma S, Chavan A. An insight on management of odontogenic orbital infections: report of two cases. JOURNAL OF ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1051/mbcb/2021025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Odontogenic infections are common and very often spread to potential spaces of head and neck. The spread of such infection to adjacent maxillary sinuses or distant sites such as the orbits are a rare occurrence and may develop periorbital and orbital cellulitis. Unfortunately once orbital cellulitis and subsequently orbital abscess develops it can give rise to serious complications such as complete blindness or even more serious and life-threatening situations as cavernous sinus thrombosis, intracranial abscess or even death. Two cases are presented to demonstrate the differences between the two conditions and the necessary management in either case. This article provides an insight into the clinical behaviour of orbital infections of odontogenic origin with contemporary diagnostic and treatment modalities that will help in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.
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Microbiome of Odontogenic Abscesses. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9061307. [PMID: 34208451 PMCID: PMC8234849 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9061307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Severe odontogenic abscesses are regularly caused by bacteria of the physiological oral microbiome. However, the culture of these bacteria is often prone to errors and sometimes does not result in any bacterial growth. Furthermore, various authors found completely different bacterial spectra in odontogenic abscesses. Experimental 16S rRNA gene next-generation sequencing analysis was used to identify the microbiome of the saliva and the pus in patients with a severe odontogenic infection. The microbiome of the saliva and the pus was determined for 50 patients with a severe odontogenic abscess. Perimandibular and submandibular abscesses were the most commonly observed diseases at 15 (30%) patients each. Polymicrobial infections were observed in 48 (96%) cases, while the picture of a mono-infection only occurred twice (4%). On average, 31.44 (±12.09) bacterial genera were detected in the pus and 41.32 (±9.00) in the saliva. In most cases, a predominantly anaerobic bacterial spectrum was found in the pus, while saliva showed a similar oral microbiome to healthy individuals. In the majority of cases, odontogenic infections are polymicrobial. Our results indicate that these are mainly caused by anaerobic bacterial strains and that aerobic and facultative anaerobe bacteria seem to play a more minor role than previously described by other authors. The 16S rRNA gene analysis detects significantly more bacteria than conventional methods and molecular methods should therefore become a part of routine diagnostics in medical microbiology.
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Rasteniene R, Vitosyte M, Jankauskaite D, Aleksejuniene J. Predictors of longer hospitalization of maxillofacial infections-a 17-year retrospective study. Oral Dis 2021; 28:1979-1986. [PMID: 33915000 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate treatment outcomes in patients with severe maxillofacial infections requiring hospital care during a 17-year period. METHODS A retrospective cohort study reviewed 5,465 medical records, and the following data were collected: the reason for infection, locations of inflamed regions, treatment provided, bacteriological findings, and treatment outcomes. Other information included sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender), presence of systemic diseases, and smoking history. RESULTS The annual incidence rate of patients with acute maxillofacial infections was 206 ± 19 cases with a male to female ratio 1.4:1.0, a mean hospital stay of 7.9 ± 4.9 days. Older age (>65 years), smoking and systemic diseases (diabetes), the causative tooth (molar), and need for extraoral incision predicted longer hospitalization. Intravenous penicillin was the most common drug prescribed in 50.5% of cases. A total of 132 different microorganisms were identified. The highest microorganism resistance occurred for metronidazole and the highest sensitivity was to clindamycin. CONCLUSIONS Increased age, smoking, diabetes, causative tooth, and the occurrence of several infected spaces were associated with a longer hospital stay. Streptococcus α haemolyticus was the most common microorganism found in more than 70.0% of cases that were sensitive to intravenous penicillin.
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- Ruta Rasteniene
- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Kutara K, Kadekaru S, Sugisawa R, Une Y. Pyogenic meningitis and trigeminal neuritis secondary to periodontogenic paranasal sinusitis in a red deer (Cervus elaphus). J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:947-951. [PMID: 33840720 PMCID: PMC8267206 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.21-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
An adult female red deer died of a severe seizure and dysbasia. Postmortem computed
tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed. On CT, deciduous
right maxillary second and third premolar teeth were observed, and the right infraorbital
canal was disrupted. MRI showed that the right trigeminal nerve was enlarged and the right
subarachnoid cavity was occupied by fluid and gas. On gross examination, the right
paranasal sinus, swollen muscles of the orbit and tonsils, right trigeminal nerve, and
right cerebrum surface contained a yellowish-white, cheese-like pus. Based on these
findings, the deer was believed to have developed pyogenic meningitis caused by a
neuropathic infection secondary to periodontogenic paranasal sinusitis.
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- Kenji Kutara
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Tohoku Safari Park, 1 Sawamatsukura, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima 964-0088, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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Alves IDS, Vendramini DFV, Leite CDC, Gebrim EMMS, Passos UL. Dental findings on face and neck imaging. Radiol Bras 2021; 54:107-114. [PMID: 33854265 PMCID: PMC8029935 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2019.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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When it is necessary to evaluate dental structures, the typical method is to obtain intraoral or panoramic X-rays at specialized dental clinics. However, in the daily practice of head and neck radiology, or even general radiology, it is common to encounter clinical situations or examination findings related to dental problems that should not be ignored. Because such problems can often be responsible for the clinical complaints of patients, this review aims to assist radiologists in identifying and describing common dental conditions on computed tomography of paranasal sinuses, face, and neck. It is important for radiologists to have knowledge of dental arch anatomy and its relationships with facial structures, as well as of major dental pathologies, including periapical sclerotic lesions, odontogenic cysts, fistulas, and abscesses, together with knowledge of incidental findings without clinical repercussions, which should be easily identified and stressed by the radiologist when necessary. The imaging methods most commonly used in evaluation of paranasal sinuses and face are computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Those methods allow radiologists to recognize and become familiar with the main dental findings. The description of such findings by a radiologist can lead to a change in treatment strategy.
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- Departamento de Radiologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Departamento de Radiologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Ghali S, Katti G, Shahbaz S, Chitroda PK, V A, Divakar DD, Khan AA, Naik S, Al-Kheraif AA, Jhugroo C. Fascial space odontogenic infections: Ultrasonography as an alternative to magnetic resonance imaging. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:573-580. [PMID: 33553395 PMCID: PMC7829733 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The introduction of modern diagnostic tools has transformed the field of maxillofacial radiology. Odontogenic infection and fascial space involvement have been evaluated with many diagnostic tools, including ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
AIM To explore USG as an alternative model to MRI in the detection of fascial space spread of odontogenic infections.
METHODS Among 20 patients, 50 fascial spaces were clinically diagnosed with odontogenic infection and included in this prospective study. Fascial space infection involvement was examined by USG and MRI. Results were compared for both and confirmed by microbiological testing.
RESULTS Ultrasonography identified 42 (84%) of 50 involved fascial spaces. Whereas MRI identified all 50 (100%). USG could stage the infections from edematous change to cellulitis to complete abscess formation.
CONCLUSION MRI was superior in recognizing deep fascial space infections compared to USG. However, USG is a significant addition and has a definite role in prognosticating the stage of infection and exact anatomic location in superficial space infections.
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- Sreenivasarao Ghali
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nanded Rural Dental College and Research Center, Nanded 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital, Kalaburagi 585102, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital, Kalaburagi 585102, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Al-Badar Dental College and Hospital, Kalaburagi 585102, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nanded Rural Dental College and Research Center, Nanded 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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Nakagawa M, Shirasugi M, Yamamoto T, Nakaya T, Kanamura N. Long-term exposure to butyric acid induces excessive production of matrix metalloproteases in human gingival fibroblasts. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 123:105035. [PMID: 33485112 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.105035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between bacteria-induced butyric acid and periodontal disease progression. DESIGN Normal human gingival fibroblasts were exposed to butyric acid (0, 1, 5, 10, and 15 mM) adjusted to a pH of 7.2-7.4 using sodium hydroxide for 0-96 h and cell viability was evaluated. In addition, the effects of butyric acid on the production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in gingival fibroblasts were analyzed by real-time RT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting, and stromelysin zymography. RESULTS Butyric acid reduced the viability of gingival fibroblasts in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, butyric acid promoted production of MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-10 in gingival fibroblasts and suppressed TIMP-2 protein production. CONCLUSIONS Butyric acid promoted overproduction of MMPs, resulting in a disruption of the balance between MMPs and TIMPs expression in gingival fibroblasts. Our study suggests that the butyric acid produced by causative bacteria stimulates excessive MMP expression in periodontal tissue, leading to destruction of the tissue.
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- Maki Nakagawa
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Dental Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Dental Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Mitsubishi Kyoto Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Odontogenic Head and Neck Region Infections Requiring Hospitalization: An 18-Month Retrospective Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:7086763. [PMID: 33532496 PMCID: PMC7834778 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7086763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to comprehensively review our experience with odontogenic infections in the head and neck region requiring treatment at a national referral center. We retrospectively reviewed 85 patients treated at the Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery of the University Hospital in Wrocław between January 2018 and June 2019. We excluded patients with nonondontogenic infections or other than purulent clinical forms of dentivitis in the head and neck region. Several demographic, clinicopathological, and treatment variables were assessed. The majority of patients were men who were referred for inpatient treatment by a dentist or family doctor, presented to the Hospital Emergency Ward (SOR) by themselves, or transported to the SOR by paramedics SOR from their home or another hospital. All patients were treated in accordance with the current guidelines for head and neck region odontogenic infections. An incision was made and the abscess was drained. The odontogenic cause was removed followed by the collection of tissue for microbiological examination. The course of infection was monitored by means of laboratory parameters such as leukocyte counts and c-reactive protein levels. Odontogenic infections in the head and neck region are a persistent and common problem. Rapid, accurate diagnosis and treatment minimizes the risk of life-threatening complications, shortens the hospitalization period, and lowers treatment costs.
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Delbet-Dupas C, Devoize L, Mulliez A, Barthélémy I, Pham Dang N. Does anti-inflammatory drugs modify the severe odontogenic infection prognosis? A 10-year's experience. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2021; 26:e28-e35. [PMID: 32851983 PMCID: PMC7806345 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.23926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Numerous biochemical datas support the noxious role of anti-inflammatory drugs on immune response. Those observations are often put forward for unfavorable evolution of odontogenic infection but has never been really proven in clinic. The aim of this study is to try to clarify this role based on the collection of the clinical course of odontogenic infections over a 10-year analysis period.
Material and Methods The investigators implemented a prospective observational study. The sample was composed of patients managed between January 2004 and December 2014 for severe odontogenic infection based on three criteria: hospital admission, intravenous antibiotic therapy, tooth extraction and collections drainage under general anesthesia. Clinical and pharmacological data were collected at admission, during hospitalization until discharged home. The population was first separated into two groups patients with or without anti-inflammatory drugs on admission, then on four groups (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids drugs, both and none on admission). Analysis were performed each time by univariate analysis, multivariate analysis and propensity score matching.
Results Six hundred and fifty-three patients were included in the study, 329 (50%) patients report orally anti-inflammatory treatment before presenting to hospital, 50 (7.6%) received corticosteroids, 242 (37%) received NSAIDs and 37 (5.6%) both. Evolution is worsening for patients under anti-inflammatory drugs in term of hospitalization in ICU (p=0.016), number of surgeries (p=0.003), risk of tracheotomy (p=0.036), duration of hospitalization (p=0.005) and spaces involved by the infection (p<0.001). When separating patients into 4 groups, dysphonia and odynophagia are more frequent for patients under corticosteroid and NSAID (35.14%, p<0.001), mediastinal erythema is more frequent for patients under corticosteroid (16%, p=0.004), fever is more frequent for patients under NSAID (35.5%, p=0.032), pain is higher for patients under corticosteroids (p=0.024). But, in order to reduce bias, linked to factors of gravity, a regression weighted by propensity scores was performed and any group of patients is different from the others.
Conclusions Patients under anti-inflammatory drugs have more severe dental infection on admission and their complex evolution seems to be linked to the severity of infection on admission. Key words:Severe odontogenic infection, anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids.
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- C Delbet-Dupas
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Université d'Auvergne, NHE - CHU de Clermont-Ferrand 1 place Lucie Aubrac, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Pham Dang N, Delbet-Dupas C, Mulliez A, Devoize L, Dallel R, Barthélémy I. Five Predictors Affecting the Prognosis of Patients with Severe Odontogenic Infections. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17238917. [PMID: 33266250 PMCID: PMC7730806 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background: Dental cellulitis management is no longer a simple procedure, as more and more patients are needing long-time hospitalization, several surgeries and intensive care follow-up. This prospective study seeks to highlight criteria that can split patients with severe odontogenic infection into two groups: those with simple evolution and those for whom complex management is necessary. Methods: In this observational study, all patients considered with a severe odontogenic infection (which necessitated hospital admission, intravenous antibiotics and general anaesthesia) were enrolled between January 2004 and December 2014 from Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (France). They were split into two groups: those who needed one surgical intervention with tooth extraction and collection drainage combined with probabilistic antibiotic to treat infection and those who need several surgeries, intensive care unit follow-up or tracheotomy to achieve healing. Results: 653 patients were included, of which 611 (94%) had one surgery, 42 (6%) had more than one surgery before healing. Penicillin allergy (p < 0.001), psychiatric disorders (p = 0.005), oropharyngeal oedema (p = 0.008), floor oedema (p = 0.004), fever (p = 0.04) and trismus (p = 0.018) on admission were the most relevant predictors of complex evolution. A conditional inference tree (CTREE) illustrated the association of prognostic factors and the need of multiple surgery. Conclusions: Besides clinical symptoms of severity, complications of severe odontogenic infection are predicted by measurables and objectives criteria as penicillin allergy, mandibular molar, C-reactive protein level, psychiatric disorders and alcohol abuse. Their specific association potentialize the risks. IRB number: CE-CIC-GREN-12-08.
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- Nathalie Pham Dang
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Inserm, Neuro-Dol, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (C.D.-D.); (L.D.); (R.D.); (I.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-473-750-102; Fax: +33-473-750-103
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Inserm, Neuro-Dol, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (C.D.-D.); (L.D.); (R.D.); (I.B.)
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Délégation Recherche Clinique & Innovation, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France;
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Inserm, Neuro-Dol, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (C.D.-D.); (L.D.); (R.D.); (I.B.)
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Inserm, Neuro-Dol, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (C.D.-D.); (L.D.); (R.D.); (I.B.)
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Inserm, Neuro-Dol, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (C.D.-D.); (L.D.); (R.D.); (I.B.)
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Faggion PI, Isoton G, Possa E, Tasso L. Is the penetration of clindamycin into the masseter muscle really enough to treat odontogenic infections? Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:3257-3266. [PMID: 33128135 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03656-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to determine the penetration of clindamycin into the masseter muscle of rats by microdialysis and correlate with the main microorganisms involved in odontogenic infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tissue concentrations of clindamycin in healthy muscle tissue were measured by microdialysis after administration of a single intravenous dose of 51 mg/kg and multiple doses of 17 mg/kg (8/8 h). It was quantified in plasma after a single administration of 51 mg/kg. Microdialysis samples were collected at 30-min intervals and clindamycin was assayed by LC-MS. Pharmacokinetic parameters and tissue penetration were determined. Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic index (ƒ%T > minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)) was considered to assess dosing regimens. RESULTS The pharmacokinetic parameters determined by non-compartmental plasma analysis for the dose of 51 mg/kg were similar to that determined by compartmental analysis. The maximum free interstitial concentration (Cmax) of clindamycin in muscle tissue was 14.20 (10.63-14.89) and 4.82 (3.35-6.66) mg/L for 51 mg/kg and 17 mg/kg 8/8 h, respectively. In addition, the area under the curve (AUC0-inf) for plasma and tissue of clindamycin were 44.78 (28.82-65.65) and 16.54 (13.83-18.35) h.mg/L for 51 mg/kg, respectively, and the tissue penetration factor determined was 1.10. Considering that the main bacteria that cause odontogenic infections generally present MIC ≤ 0.5 mg/L, the ƒ%T > MIC index is reached when the dose regimen of 17 mg/kg 8/8 h is employed. CONCLUSIONS This investigation showed that clindamycin excellently penetrates muscle tissue of rats. It provides effective antibacterial concentrations at the target site when 17 mg/kg 8/8 h is employed and can be applied to treat the main bacteria causing odontogenic infections. CLINICAL RELEVANCE It reinforces the use of clindamycin in odontogenic infections with significant tissue penetration.
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- Paula I Faggion
- Laboratory of Pharmacokinetics, Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacokinetics, Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- College of Pharmacy, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Galli M, Fusconi M, Federici FR, Candelori F, De Vincentiis M, Polimeni A, Testarelli L, Cassese B, Miccoli G, Greco A. Minimally Invasive Intraoral Approach to Submandibular Lodge. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092971. [PMID: 32937980 PMCID: PMC7563973 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to describe the Minimally Invasive Intraoral Approach (MIIA) performed on selected cases of abscesses and neck phlegmons of odontogenic origin when the infection has not spread beyond the inferior mandibular margin. This technique allows us to avoid cervicotomy by a direct approach to the abscess, draining it through the oral cavity. If the limits have already been crossed, then cervicotomy is necessary. The aim of the study is to show the surgical outcomes that we have achieved during a time span of two years, and to show the effectiveness of the MIIA and its results. We selected 66 patients with abscesses and neck phlegmons, from January 2018 to June 2020. Among these cases, five patients were excluded as it was not possible to recover medical records from database. The MIIA technique has been performed on 16 patients (26.2%) when a successful dental extraction and drainage of the submandibular lodge were accomplished. The patients who underwent the MIIA surgery have all perfectly healed and did not suffer from relapses during the follow-up. The results show the achievement of excellent healing, underlining the lower impact required by MIIA when compared to a more traditional approach through cervicotomy.
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- Massimo Galli
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 161, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.C.); (M.D.V.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 161, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.C.); (M.D.V.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 161, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.C.); (M.D.V.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.G.); (F.R.F.); (A.P.); (L.T.); (B.C.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +39-388-045-9246
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 161, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.C.); (M.D.V.); (A.G.)
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Fukushima S, Hagiya H, Mizuta Y, Nakano Y, Takahara M, Okamoto K, Hayashi Y, Yamada K, Hasegawa K, Otsuka F. Multiple Deep-seated Dentofacial Abscesses Caused by Multidrug-resistant Viridans Group Streptococci. Intern Med 2020; 59:2067-2070. [PMID: 32389944 PMCID: PMC7492120 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.4283-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Odontogenic infections, generally caused by dental caries and periodontal disease, can result in fatal illness. We herein report a 71-year-old Japanese woman with type 2 diabetes and hemodialysis who suffered from multiple dentofacial abscesses mainly caused by multidrug-resistant Streptococcus oralis. She complained of pain and swelling of her face, with an extraoral fistula from the left cheek. Following 3 surgical debridement procedures and partial mandibulectomy, in addition to 12 weeks of antimicrobial therapy, the multiple dentofacial abscesses were ameliorated. A combination of surgical and antimicrobial treatments following an early diagnosis is essential for reducing further complications.
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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Cefazolin versus ampicillin/sulbactam as an empiric antibiosis in severe odontogenic neck infection descending from the lower jaw-retrospective analysis of 350 cases. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:563-570. [PMID: 32779014 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03492-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Odontogenic infections descending from the lower jaw may lead to severe health conditions. Commonly, a biphasic treatment of surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy is conducted. The choice of the administered empiric antibiotic agent remains debatable. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospectively, we analyzed 350 medical records of patients who were consecutively treated with odontogenic infections descending from the lower jaw. All patients received surgical drainage and either cefazolin or ampicillin/sulbactam as empiric antibiosis. In particular, the number of secondary operations, infectious parameters, and length of in-hospital stay were investigated. RESULTS The most frequently infected space was the perimandibular/buccal space for both groups followed by the submandibular space. Number of revision procedures, early recurrence, and length of stay presented no significant difference between both groups (p > 0.05). Inflammatory parameters (c-reactive protein, leukocytes) similarly decreased in both groups. CONCLUSION Cefazolin targets the majority of the pathogens detected in severe odontogenic neck infections descending from the lower jaw and reveals comparable results to AMP/S in regard to the inflammatory parameters and in-hospital stay. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Cefazolin is a feasible empiric antibiosis for odontogenic neck infections descending from the lower jaw if surgical drainage is performed.
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Politi I, McParland E, Smith R, Crummey S, Fan K. The impact of COVID-19 on cervicofacial infection of dental aetiology. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 58:1029-1033. [PMID: 32811723 PMCID: PMC7382926 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Cervicofacial infections of dental aetiology can be life-threatening and with the closure of dental practices following the onset of the COVID-19, it would be anticipated that their prevalence presenting to maxillofacial surgery would increase and services may be overwhelmed, with patients presenting later with a potential subsequent increase in morbidity. A retrospective analysis of patients with cervicofacial infection of dental aetiology referred to maxillofacial surgery during the initial six weeks of COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 was carried out and compared with the equivalent period in the two preceding years. Unexpectedly, during COVID-19 lockdown, there was a reduction in patients seen with cervicofacial infection of dental aetiology. This may have resulted from patient adherence to government guidelines “Stay at home”, successful triaging of patients in primary care and emergency treatment provided by urgent dental care centres. Proportionally more patients who presented to hospital had received prior antibiotic therapy and required in-patient admission. All patients admitted received incision and drainage, with an increase extraoral drainage and an associated reduction in length of stay. During COVID-19 lockdown, maxillofacial managed a reduced number of patients with cervicofacial infection, likely resulting from primary and secondary dental care working together. The rate of incision and drainage of patients not admitted increased under local anaesthesia with increase of extraoral drainage and reduced length of stay for those admitted.
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- I Politi
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS
| | - S Crummey
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS
| | - K Fan
- King's College London, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.
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