PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Loss of the nasolabial fold is usually present with canine space abscesses, but may not be seen with buccal space abscesses. Canine space infections may lead to orbital cellulitis and cavernous sinus thrombosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The infections arising from the maxillary anterior teeth spread to Canine space, while the infection from molars spread to Buccal space, Infratemporal space, or cause palatal abscess.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trismus is a classical symptom of masticatory space infections and it can be a sign of an infection in the anterior compartment of lateral pharyngeal space. Common causes in clinical practice followed by trismus are odontogenic infection which can be periodontal or pericoronal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of Submandibular Space Infection People with a submandibular space infection have pain and tenderness under the tongue and/or under the jaw. The pain is worse with opening the mouth or swallowing. Fever and chills are common. Later, swelling worsens, which may cause drooling and noisy breathing.