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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is external dental fistula?
External dental fistula is an abnormal connection between the skin and root of the tooth. The underlying dental problem leads to skin manifestations. It mainly occurs following an abscess which in turn may be caused due to 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
Regular rinsing of mouth with warm water and salt or antisepytic gargles helps in killing the bacteria and maintain good oral hygiene. A consultation with a dentist is required. Oral antibiotics can be beneficial.
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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