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Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract.

K H Foster1, P D Primack, J C Kulild

  • 1US Army Postgraduate Program, US Army Dental Activity, Fort Gordon, GA.

Journal of Endodontics
|June 1, 1992
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Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts are often misdiagnosed, leading patients to seek medical instead of dental care. This case highlights successful dental treatment using endodontics and transcutaneous aspiration for a carious tooth causing facial swelling.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts (OCSTs) are infections originating from teeth that manifest on the skin.
  • Patients frequently consult physicians, leading to delayed or incorrect diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a cheek swelling, initially unaware of its dental origin.
  • A history of prior swelling on the same side of the face was noted.

Findings:

  • The swelling was caused by a carious tooth, a dental etiology.
  • Treatment involved simultaneous nonsurgical endodontic therapy and transcutaneous drainage via aspiration.
  • This aspiration technique prevented spontaneous drainage and protected adjacent anatomical structures.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering dental causes for facial swellings presenting to non-dental professionals.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous aspiration as an alternative to incision for draining dental abscesses.
  • Emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians and dentists for optimal OCST management.