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Modified drainage of submasseteric space abscess.

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Surgical drainage is key for submasseteric space infections. A modified extraoral technique simplifies pus evacuation, avoiding facial nerve damage and simplifying procedures for physicians.

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  • Submasseteric space infections require surgical pus evacuation.
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Modified drainageSubmasseteric space abscess

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