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Dr. Michael M. Hoen hoenmi@udmercy.edu. Endodontic Emergencies. “It’s all about the pain and swelling”. Explanation of an abscess. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCbiG9cZBA. Drainage or venting pressure helps effect relief. Drainage. Through the tooth Through the soft tissue
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Explanation of an abscess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCbiG9cZBA
Drainage • Through the tooth • Through the soft tissue • Through the bone
Drainage through the tooth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW6XbfW0WJw&feature=related
Incision and Drainage Through the Soft Tissue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5XqXrrKiuk
Laser Incision and Drainage through the soft tissue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Bg0ItHTpA&feature=related
Error Drainage through the bone Trephination
Space Infections - Laskin • Canine or Infraorbital Space • Submental Space • Buccal Space • Submandibular Space • Palatal Infection • Sublingual Space • Pterygomandibular Space
Ludwig’s AnginaA life-threatening cellulitis that can advance into the pharyngeal and cervical spaces resulting in airway obstruction • Sublingual Space • Submandibular Space • Submental Space
Fehrenbach M, Herring S. Spread of Dental Infection. Practical Hygiene, Sept/Oct 1997 Spread of dental infection PDF.pdf
Medscape reference http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/763538-overview
Medscape reference Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/791704-overview#a0104
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSGUCHhaKsY
Flare-up…interappointment emergencies (IAE) such as pain or swelling which require nonscheduled office visits and palliative treatment… Torabinejad et.al.
Factors associated with increased incidence of flare-ups Torabinejad et al. • Age between 40 and 59 • Female • Mandibular bicuspids • History of allergies • Preoperative complaints • No or small periapical lesions • Retreatment cases Level of Evidence 4
Factors associated with decreased incidence of flare-ups Torabinejad et al. • Presence of a sinus tract • Taking medications postoperatively Level of Evidence 4
Flare-up Etiologic Factors Seltzer & Naidorf • Alteration of the local adaptation syndrome • Changes in periapical tissue pressure • Microbial factors • Effects of chemical mediators • Changes in cyclic nucleotides • Immunological phenomena • Various psychological factors Level of Evidence 5
Mor C, Rotstein I, Freidman S. Incidence of interappointment emergency associated with endodontic treatment. JOE 1992 • 4.2% incidence in 334 patients treated by undergraduate students • Significantly higher in nonvital teeth Level of Evidence 4
Problem Solving in EndodonticsGutman J, Lovdahl P. 5th ed. http://www.elsevier.ca/ISBN/9780323068888/Problem-Solving-in-Endodontics
Problem Solving in EndodonticsGutman J, Lovdahl P. 5th ed.Chapter 15 – Problem solving in the management of painful tooth emergencies
GW 8 year follow-up Fracture Emergencies
Pink and Symptomatic Stages of Replacment Resorption with eventual emergency visit
Tooth Related Sinus Problem / Emergency http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB6qp92mMmo&feature=related
FLARE-UPS"The danger of periapical inflammation cannot be eliminated by any plan of treatment.” Dr. G.V. Black
Mikes’ Guidance forPrevention of Emergency Visitsa.k.a. “Rules of Disengagement” • Talk about expectations • Consider creating artificial drainage • Reassure patients of your availability • Provide appropriate prescriptions • Schedule follow-up visits • Know when to cut your losses Level of Evidence 5