Question 33 (part 2) · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Choose false statements regarding the abscess of mental space:
- A. one of the reasons may be lower incisors’ necrosis.
- B. spreading periodontal inflammation may lead to perforation of cortical plate of mandible below the attachment of mental muscle to the body of mandible.
- C. abscess cavity is located in the space limited from behind by mandibular symphysis.
- D. inflammation spreads from lower lateral incisor beyond lower mandibular margin, underneath the attachment of mylohyoid muscle.
- E. clinical image of the abscess involves oedema and redness of the skin of mental area.
Hint
Note which muscle attachment separates the mental space from the submental space.
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