Incision & Drainage of Odontogenic Abscess
DeptOral SurgeryLevelIntermediateTime15–30 min
Emergency surgical drainage of fluctuant odontogenic abscess through intraoral or extraoral approach, blunt dissection to break loculations, drain placement, and referral criteria for fascial space infections.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Confirm This Is Right for Clinic I&D
- •B) Referral / Emergency Criteria — Red Flags
- •C) Pre-Procedure Checklist
- •D) Basic Intraoral I&D — Step-by-Step
- •E) Aftercare
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (18 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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