Controversies in the Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Infections.

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2017

Abstract

The management and treatment of odontogenic infection, and its frequent extension into the head and neck, remains an important section of oral and maxillofacial surgical practice. This area of maxillofacial expertise is widely recognized by the medical community and an essential component to the hospital referral system. Although the general principles of infection management have not changed, there have been modifications in the timing of treatment sequences and treatment techniques. These modifications are influenced by the development of diagnostic methods and advances in bacterial genetics and antibiotic usage. This article reviews treatment considerations and controversies surrounding this subject.

Volume

29

Issue

4

First Page

465

Last Page

473

ISSN

1558-1365

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

28823889

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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