A systematic review of the literature from 1993 to 2011 was undertaken examining frequency data of the most common odontogenic cysts and tumors. Seven inclusion criteria were met for the paper to be incorporated. In the preliminary search 5231 papers were identified, of these 26 papers met the inclusion criteria. There were 18 297 odontogenic cysts reported. Of these there were 9982 (54.6%) rad...

Due to the close anatomical relationship of the maxillary sinuses to the dentoalveolar complex, surgical procedures involving these anatomical structures represent a part of a everyday practice in oral surgery and implantology. Those interventions are directed mainly towards the treatment of odontogenic infections of the sinuses as well as surgical treatment of oroantral fistulae and odontogeni...

Objective: Odontogenic infections are one of the most common pathologies in oral and maxillofacial regions. The spread odontogenic after unsuccessful or late treatment can lead to serious complications. aim this study is examine epidemiological features management patients with facial abscesses.
 Methods: This retrospective included 88 area abscesses treated at Afyonkarahisar health scienc...

Odontogenic infections (OI) are a major reason for consultation in dental practice. They affect people of all ages, and most of them respond well to current medical and surgical treatments. However, some OI can spread to vital and deep structures, overcome the host immune system - especially in diabetic, immunocompromised or weakened patients - and even prove fatal. Ludwig's angina is a severe ...

Dental infections may lead to severe local or systemic infections such as endocarditis, brain abscesses and mediastinitis. Fever may be the only symptom. We aim to highlight dental/odontogenic abscesses as the occult source of unexplained fever by reporting on three cases and reviewing the relevant literature. Early dental evaluation and referral of patients with persistent fever (even without ...

OBJECTIVES Odontogenic sinusitis usually affects the maxillary sinus but may extend to the anterior ethmoid sinuses. The purpose of this study is to determine the percentage of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis extended to the anterior ethmoid sinuses and determine also the surgical resolution differences between odontogenic maxillary sinusitis and odontogenic maxillary associated to anterior eth...

Oro-Antral Fistula is a communication between Maxillary Sinus and Oral Cavity, Dental diseases has been reported recently in 30% of maxillary sinusitis cases, The Pathophsiology of Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis is different than inflammatory maxillary sinusitis. The aim of this article is to highlight the etiology, symptoms and management of Odontogenic sinusitis in addition management of Oro...