INFRATEMPORAL FOSSA INFECTION WITH INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE INVOLVEMENT

Abscess of the infratemporal fossa is a rare complication which can be difficult to diagnose. It occurs mostly due to dental infection, tooth extraction, fractures and/or infections involving the maxillary sinus. This condition can be life threatening if not dealt with immediately. The maxillofacial...

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Main Authors: Yusuf EMES, Serhat YALÇIN, Buket AYBAR, Itır Şebnem BILICI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istanbul University 2016-10-01
Series:Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.journals.istanbul.edu.tr/iudis/article/view/5000143214/5000173858