Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2016
A 3-year-old girl complains of pain and swelling in the region of the decayed 51, 52 teeth, body temperature rise up to 37,5- 37,9°C. Objectively: the face is asymmetric because of a swelling in the upper lip region and right infraorbital region. The crown of the 51 tooth is completely decayed. Mucous membrane in the region of the 52, 51, 1 teeth is edematic, mucogingival fold is smoothed, palpation provokes pain, mobility of I-II grade of the 51, 52 teeth is also present. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute odontogenic maxillary osteomyelitis
- Acute albuminous odontogenic maxillary periostitis
- Exacerbation of chronic periodontitis of the 51 tooth
- Odontogenic abscess of infraorbital region
- Acute purulent odontogenic maxillary periostitis
Correct answer
Acute purulent odontogenic maxillary periostitis
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