Question 225 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Which of the following statements on the palatal abscess are false?
1) it may occur as a consequence of acute periapical lesions of lateral incisors;
2) infection from premolar roots should be included in its etiology;
3) most common cause is an acute periapical infection in central incisors;
4) it rarely shows characteristics of the subperiosteal abscess;
5) orbital abscess and thrombosis of the cavernous space may occur as its complication.
The correct answer is:
2) infection from premolar roots should be included in its etiology;
3) most common cause is an acute periapical infection in central incisors;
4) it rarely shows characteristics of the subperiosteal abscess;
5) orbital abscess and thrombosis of the cavernous space may occur as its complication.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 2,4,5.
- C. 1,2,5.
- D. 3,4,5.
- E. 1,4,5.
Hint
Recall which incisor has a palatally inclined apex and how firmly the palatal mucosa adheres to the periosteum; false statements are wanted.
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