Definition An abscess in the mouth is defined as an accumulation of pus located in the oral cavity. An oral abscess is characterized by a pus-filled, heated, painful and pressure-sensitive swelling in the oral cavity. The “boil” can be located in different parts of the mouth. As a preliminary stage, a pasty swelling, infiltrate or … Oral abscess
Should the abscess be punctured / opened by yourself? Under no circumstances should a mouth abscess be punctured or opened on its own. Even if the person affected thinks it is only a minor matter and observes various hygiene measures, it is not possible for the person to assess and control the risk of the … Should the abscess be punctured / opened by yourself? | Oral abscess
Diagnosis Depending on the location of the oral abscess and the cause, the diagnosis and treatment is carried out by a dentist, orthodontist or ENT specialist. An anamnesis is first taken. Here, the patient is asked what he/she knows about his/her illness – i.e. how long the abscess has existed, when it was noticed, whether … Diagnosis | Oral abscess
Definition An abscess in the jaw is an accumulation of pus in the cavities of the jawbone. A jaw abscess is characterized by a painful, pus-filled, heated, pressure-sensitive swelling in the upper or lower jaw. If the upper jaw is affected, there may also be swelling of the eyes. A lower jaw abscess can be … Abscess in the jaw
Symptoms In the early stages of an abscess, the person affected is usually free of symptoms. When the accumulation of pus has reached a certain level, it breaks through into the neighbouring tissue. There the pus empties. In this stage, the affected person may notice a swollen cheek and/or swollen oral mucosa. The swelling is … Symptoms | Abscess in the jaw
Abscess in the cheek An abscess of the cheek can develop directly on the skin or under the skin. It can be caused by bacteria on the skin or in the oral cavity. It can also be related to an abscess of the jaw. A cheek abscess usually shows the same signs of inflammation as … Abscess in the cheek | Abscess in the jaw
Duration The duration of the jaw abscess depends on various factors. The earlier the abscess is treated, the less invasive the procedure is and the sooner the patient can recover from the inflammation. The better the immune system is, the faster the healing process can take place. All articles in this series: Abscess in the … Duration | Abscess in the jaw
Definition An abscess on the cheek is an accumulation of pus that is located in a cavity newly formed by tissue fusion and separated from the surrounding tissue by a thin membranous capsule. Colloquially, an abscess is also known as a boil and those affected suffer from a “thick cheek“. Depending on the cause, the … Abscess on the cheek
Diagnosis The doctor diagnoses an abscess on the cheek by means of the typical clinical appearance: the skin above the abscess is very swollen, warm and reddened. Due to the severe swelling, the affected person feels a feeling of tension and more or less pronounced pain at the inflamed area. In addition, blood can be … Diagnosis | Abscess on the cheek
Introduction The zygomatic bone (cheekbone, cheekbone, lat. Os zygomaticum) is a pair of bones of the facial skull. It is located at the lateral edge of the eye sockets and plays a major role in the lateral facial contour. Topography The zygomatic bone lies in front of the temporal bone (Os temporale) and below the … Zygomatic bone
Fracture of the zygomatic arch A zygomatic fracture is a fracture of the zygomatic bone, usually caused by external force. Since adjacent facial bones are often also affected, it is referred to as a lateral midface fracture. This group is further divided according to the location and severity of the fracture. It is also important … Fracture of the zygomatic arch | Zygomatic bone
Introduction Inflammations of the cheek can have different causes. The cheek delimits the oral cavity and is lined with mucous membrane. Within the mucous membrane there are numerous salivary glands. On the outside, the skin closes the cheek and covers the facial and chewing muscles. Inflammations on the outside of the cheek can originate from … Inflammation of the cheek
