Management of canine fossa abscess due to Odontogenic Infection : A Case Report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Canina fossa abscesses are rarely reported in the literature. Tooth infection is often derived from bacteria associated with the abscess. Canina fossa abscesses can lead to the development of secondary abscesses, infection of incisors and canines in the upper jaw and, maxillary sinusitis infection. Odontogenic infections can easily spread throughout the muscles and the face, which can cause abscesses vestibular or accumulation of pus in the eyelid and face. This paper aimed to expose the guideline treatment of Canina fossa abscesses as a complication of odontogenic infection. Case report: A 36-Year-old Patient experienced a history of pain and fever. Physical examination showed enlargement and swelling of the right cheek and panoramic radiographs appear radiolucent on the apex of tooth tip 12. Treatment included an intraoral drainage incision at the apex of tooth 12 and continued administration of antibiotic therapy. Conclusion: Successful treatments require early recognition, determination of etiological factors, appropriate medical and surgical management, and also proper wound healing. Keywords /: Canina fossa Abscess, Odontogenic Infection, Modern dressing, drainage incision