preassessment quiz on odontogenic space infections and management

Infection from lower third molar pericoronal area spreads most commonly to

• Submandibular space

• Sublingual space

• Pterygomandibular space

• Buccal Space

Odontogenic infection is caused by?

• Tooth infection

• Microbial infection

• Mechanical irritants

• Thermal irritants

Microorganism involved in cellulitis

• Streptococci

• Staphylococcus

• Prevotella

• Porphyromonas

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is also known as (a)  

Trismus associated with lateral pharyngeal space is associated with irritation of

• Masseter

• Lateral Pterygoid

• Medial Pterygoid

• Temporalis

The distinguishing feature of masticatory space infection is

• Swelling

• Trismus

• Dysphagia

• Pain

Infection from lower third molar pericoronal area spreads most commonly to

• Submandibular space

• Sublingual space

• Pterygomandibular space

• Buccal Space

Odontogenic Infections are mostly caused by

• Mixed bacteria

• Aerobic Bacteria

• Anerobic Bacteria

• Streptococci

The distinguishing feature of masticatory space infection is

• Swelling

• Trismus

• Dysphagia

• Pain

Death in Ludwig's Angina occurs due to:

• Sepsis

• Cardiac Arrest

• Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

• Respiratory Obstruction