Revista Odontológica do Planalto Central, v.2, n.2, p.2-5, jul./dez., 2012.

ANGINA DE LUDWIG DECORRENTE DE COMPLICAÇÕES EM EXODONTIAS DE TERCEIROS MOLARES INFERIORES

Abstract

The Ludwig’s Angina occurs from a complication in exodontia of the third lower molar Cellulite that occurs in dental infection in more than 90% of the cases, is still a threat to the patient’s life, for its imminent risk of obstruction of the airways. It is clinically characterized for volumetric increase in submandibular, sublingual and submentonian facial spaces. The success of the treatment is based on rapid diagnosis, antibiotic therapy, maintenance of the airways and the infectious focus drainage.

Descriptors: Dental Infection. Ludwig’s Angina.