External Dental Fistula Quiz
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Learn more about External dental fistula
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is external dental fistula?
External dental fistula is an unusual connection between the skin and tooth root. The dental issue causes skin symptoms. It mainly happens after an abscess, which might result from trauma or infection.
Symptoms of external dental fistula
Bumps containing pus
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for external dental fistula
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose external dental fistula
Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Treatment for external dental fistula
Frequently rinsing the mouth with warm water and salt or antiseptic gargles helps kill bacteria and maintain proper oral hygiene. A dentist consultation is necessary. Oral antibiotics can be helpful.
Diseases related to External dental fistula
References
Mizuno M, Hoashi T, Hisano A, Ichiyama S, Funasaka Y, Saeki H. A Case of External Dental Fistula Related to a Fixed Cantilever Bridge. J Nippon Med Sch. 2017;84(4):198-200. doi: 10.1272/jnms.84.198. PMID: 28978902.
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnms/84/4/84_198/_article
Watanabe S, Tanaka M, Dekio I, Ishizaki S, Sawada M. Dermoscopic features of a case of external dental fistula. Australas J Dermatol. 2018 May;59(2):e146-e148. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12613. Epub 2017 Sep 29. PMID: 28960242.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajd.12613
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