Mar 2, 2025 · The maxillary buccal vestibule is slightly edematous and tender to palpation, with no remarkable fluctuance, and is only mildly indurated. Maximum incisal opening is slightly restricted to …

The posterior maxillary teeth, most commonly the molars, cause most buccal space infections. The buccal space becomes involved from the teeth when infection erodes through the bone superior to …

Mar 10, 2025 · Dental (periapical) abscesses are an acute infection of the periapical tissue around the root of the tooth.

Odontogenic infections of the 2nd or 3rd maxillary molars are the most common source for buccal space abscesses. Infection can spread from the buccal space to the cavernous sinus via the transverse …

Treatment of these infections centers around the appropriate choice of antibiotics and, additionally, incision and drainage of the abscess or removal of the infected tooth. In addition, special care must …

Background Cellulitis or abscess in buccal space Space between buccinator and superficial fascia/skin Odontogenic source Maxillary second and third molars most common Evaluation Ovoid cheek …

TRANSORAL APPROACH - INCISION IS GIVEN IN THE MAXILLARY VESTIBULE AND DISSECTION IS DIRECTED THROUGH THE BUCCINATOR MUSCLE AND CARRIED POSTERIORLY AROUND …

It describes the anatomy and signs of a vestibular abscess like swelling, erythema and pain. The document provides guidance on properly examining, preparing and performing an incision and …

Jun 5, 2016 · As previously stated, most maxillary tooth infections manifest as vestibular abscesses, more often on the labial-buccal surface, but occasionally on the palatal surface (especially if the …

Dec 28, 2023 · Infections of maxillary molars may drain into the vestibule of the oral cavity, into the buccal space lateral to the buccinator muscle, into the maxillary sinus, or on the palate.