Pregnancy Complicated By Odontogenic Facial Space Infection; A Study

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11

Abstract

Introduction: Odontogenic neck space infections represent a severe disease with possible life-threatening complications. Therapy of severe neck infections is even more crucial during pregnancy because of the possible life-threatening situation for both the mother and the foetus. Aim: The study was done to describes the course of a deep neck space infection in pregnant patients, commencing with typical symptoms of localized odontogenic infection and ending in a critical, life-threatening condition for the patient. Study Design /Material & Methods: The 14 pregnant females were randomly selected to describes the course of a deep neck space infection in pregnant patients, commencing with typical symptoms of localized odontogenic infection and ending in a critical, life-threatening condition for the patient. Implications for dental and medical treatment during pregnancy, especially regarding odontogenic infections, are presented and discussed with findings in the international literature. Conclusion: Infections are common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes and altered immunological activity aggravating response to plaque accumulation and caries resulting in serious life threatening condition, like Ludwigs Angina. So Every mother should be closely examined by her dentist before and during pregnancy to avoid any deleterious complications for herself and the foetus.

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Dr Tanveer Akhter

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Dr Tanveer Akhter (2016). Pregnancy Complicated By Odontogenic Facial Space Infection; A Study. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 4(11), 13584-13588. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-209616