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Pattern of management of oro-facial infection in children: A retrospective
Manal Al-Malik1, Maha Al-Sarheed2
1Consultant Pediatric Dentist, Pediatric Dentistry Division, Dental Department, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Insights
Dental caries is the primary cause of orofacial infections in Saudi children, often affecting primary posterior teeth. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and dental procedures, with most cases showing favorable outcomes and short hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Orofacial infections pose a significant health concern in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the epidemiology and management of these infections is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the distribution and management strategies for orofacial infections in children.
- To analyze treatment outcomes and identify common causative factors in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of clinical records for 94 children (aged 2-14 years) with orofacial infections.
- Data collection focused on demographics, infection source, treatment modalities, and hospital stay duration.
- Antibiotic therapy was the primary treatment intervention, with outcomes assessed by length of hospitalization.
Main Results:
- Dental caries was identified as the predominant cause of odontogenic infection, accounting for 88% of cases.
- Primary posterior teeth, particularly first and second molars, were the most frequent sources of infection (84%).
- Antibiotics were administered to 93% of patients, and most hospitalizations were short (less than 4 days).
Conclusions:
- Dental caries is the leading cause of odontogenic infections in Saudi children.
- Effective management involves a combination of antibiotic prescriptions and appropriate dental procedures.
- Prompt treatment contributes to favorable outcomes and minimizes hospitalization duration.
Background:
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution and management of orofacial infection in children treated at one of the major hospitals in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia over a 12-month period during the year 2014.
Methods:
Data from the clinical records of 94 children (33 girls, 61 boys; aged 2-14 years) who presented for treatment of orofacial infection at the emergency dental department of the military hospital in Jeddah during a 12-month period. Patients were treated with antibiotic therapy. A favorable outcome was determined based on length of hospital stay.
Results:
The results indicated that the most common cause of odontogenic infection in Saudi children was dental caries (88%). The primary posterior teeth (84%) were considered to be a major source of infection. The most commonly affected teeth were the primary first molars (34%), followed by the primary second molars (31%). Six children were hospitalized; four of these stayed less than 4 days, which was considered a short hospital stay. The most common treatment was antibiotics as 93% received a type of antibiotic.
Conclusions:
The most common cause of odontogenic infection was dental caries which has been treated with antibiotic prescription and dental procedures.
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