Trench mouth natural history, complications, and prognosis: Difference between revisions

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Complications

Dehydration
Loss of teeth
Pain
Periodontitis
Spread of infection

Prognosis

The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues.

References

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-'''Trench mouth'''  is a polymicrobial [[infection]] of the [[gums]] leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep [[ulcer]]ation and [[necrotic]] gum tissue; there may also be fever. Untreated, the infection may lead to rapid destruction of the [[periodontium]] and can spread, as [[necrosis|necrotizing]] [[stomatitis]], into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. The condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened [[immune system]]s.
 ===Complications===
 * Dehydration