Protocolo de tratamiento empírico de infecciones bucodentales y cervicales

Two etiological sources of the oral infections can been defined and individualized clinically and therapeutically: odontogenic and non-odontogenic. Non-odontogenic infections exclude a dental origin; they are secondary to glandular, sinusal, postsurgical, posttraumatic, cutaneous and mucosal infections, or complications from neoplasms, branchial and dermoid cysts amongst others. Odontogenic infection originates in the tooth and periodontium; it is the most common type of infection in the head and neck region. Odontogenic infections can extend beyond natural barriers and result in potentially life-threatening complications, such as infections of the deep fascial spaces of the head and neck. An understanding of the underlying anatomic structures, the oral microflora, and associated medical conditions of the host is critical to guide appropriate diagnosis and management.