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Bacterial odontogenic infections.


 Odontogenic infections are infections that originate in the teeth and/or their supporting tissues. Such infections are common, and a large proportion of infections of the head and neck region are of odontogenic origin. Most odontogenic infections cause mild signs and symptoms, but they can also develop into serious conditions.
This article provides an overview of the most common pathogenic microbes in the oral cavity, the most frequently occurring odontogenic infections, and the treatment and potential complications of the latter. The article is based on a non-systematic search in PubMed, plus the authors’ own clinical experience and literature archives.
