Septic surgery for infections

There are many different bacteria and pathogens found in the human oral cavity. Normally, these germs do not lead to illness. However, in certain cases, these germs can cause serious or even life-threatening inflammations. For example, poor oral hygiene or advanced tooth decay can lead to inflammation in the area of the root tip, which can spread to the surrounding bone. In many cases, such inflammations lead to the formation of tissue cavities, where the destroyed germs and T-cells collect as pus. This is known as an abscess.

Outpatient treatment

Patients with corresponding symptoms can initially visit our outpatient clinic. Smaller abscesses can be treated on an outpatient basis. This involves enabling the pus to drain out through an opening in the abscess cavity. Daily wound checks and disinfecting mouth rinses are then carried out. After symptoms have subsided, the cause of the abscess (for example, due to tooth decay) is also eliminated.

Inflammation of the jaw bone

In patients with a weakened immune system, the inflammation can spread to the jaw bone (osteomyelitis). This applies to affected people with diabetes mellitus, but also to people who are undergoing cortisone therapy or those who have recently undergone irradiation therapy or have had an infected wound after suffering a fractured jaw. Then, a highly-potent antibiotic must be administered – under inpatient conditions, depending on the symptoms. This allows the wound situation and the general results (blood sugar level etc.) to be monitored and improved.

Large abscesses can be life threatening

Larger abscesses that are accompanied by symptoms such as fever and swallowing or breathing problems can be life threatening. They require immediate and multi-day inpatient treatment, with quick opening and discharge of the abscess, as well as the administration of antibiotics.