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Incision and drainage with penrose drain placement πŸ“ŒΒ 

Incision and drainage with penrose drain placement πŸ“ŒΒ 

These procedures are often required for infections from decayed teeth This is what happens as a result from neglecting oral hygiene and a lack of professional dental care πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈAn incision is made in the vestibule near the offending tooth, the pus is drained and irrigated with saline. The drain is then secured with a silk stitch, allowing the site to continually drain for several days. A course of antibiotics and extracting to tooth is ultimately required for definitive treatment πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘

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