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Diagram of the tooth displaying the enamel, dentin, and pulp

Anatomy of the periodontium. The crown of the tooth is covered by enamel (A). Dentin (B). The root of the tooth is covered by cementum. C, alveolar bone. D, subepithelial connective tissue. E, oral epithelium. F, free gingival margin. G, gingival sulcus. H, principal gingival fibers. I, alveolar crest fibers of the periodontal ligament (PDL). J, horizontal fibers of the PDL. K, oblique fibers of the PDL.

Types

Dentoalveolar Injuries

Odontogenic Infections

Acute alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (trench mouth)
Dental abscess
- Periapical abscess
- Periodontal abscess
Ludwig's angina
Pulpitis (dental caries)
Pericoronitis
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
Retropharyngeal abscess
Vincent's angina - tonsillitis and pharyngitis

Other

Maxillofacial Trauma

Ears
- Auricular hematoma
Nose
- Nasal fracture
- Nasal septal hematoma
Oral
Other face
- Le Fort fractures
- Mandible fracture
Zygomatic arch fracture
Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
Related

Facial Swelling

Buccal space infections
Dental problems
Canine space infection
Facial cellulitis
Herpes zoster
Masticator space infections
Maxillofacial trauma
Neoplasm
Parapharyngeal space infection
Salivary gland diagnoses
- Parotitis
  - Bilateral parotitis
  - Suppurative parotitis
  - Viral parotitis (Mumps)
- Ranula
- Sialoadenitis
- Sialolithiasis
Superior vena cava syndrome

References

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 [[File:Periodontium.png|thumb|Anatomy of the periodontium. The crown of the tooth is covered by enamel (A). Dentin (B). The root of the tooth is covered by cementum. C, alveolar bone. D, subepithelial connective tissue. E, oral epithelium. F, free gingival margin. G, gingival sulcus. H, principal gingival fibers. I, alveolar crest fibers of the periodontal ligament (PDL). J, horizontal fibers of the PDL. K, oblique fibers of the PDL.]]
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