J Oral Med Pain.  2021 Dec;46(4):150-154. 10.14476/jomp.2021.46.4.150.

Deep Neck Infection Caused by Infected Dentigerous Cyst: A Case Report

• Kim GM
• Oh JS
• You JS
• Moon SY
• Choi HI

• KMID: 2552222
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14476/jomp.2021.46.4.150

Abstract

Deep neck infection (DNI) is a potentially serious pathology that can lead to serious complications and high rate of mortality. Since DNI affects the cervical spaces, which can compromise airway, aggressive antibiotic administration and prompt surgical drainage are essential for recovery. Although most causes of DNI are known to be dental infections, developmental cysts such as dentigerous cysts are relatively few causes. In this case, we report a rare patient with severe deep neck space infection caused by infected third molar with dentigerous cyst.

Keyword

Deep neck infection; Dentigerous cyst; Infected third molar