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The troublesome submerged tooth: a diagnostic dilemma
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
Dental Update
|April 16, 1998
Abstract:
Facial swelling caused by a periapical abscess is commonly encountered by dental practitioners. It requires prompt treatment, usually by removal of the infective foci and administration of appropriate antibiotics. However, diagnosis can be difficult, and may be complicated by the presence of retained deciduous teeth. This case report demonstrates a diagnostic dilemma and highlights the importance of looking beyond the obvious.