Faculty Articles
Title
Pericoronitis as a Cause of Tonsilitis
ISBN or ISSN
0140-6736
Publication Title
The Lancet
Volume
348
Issue
9402
Publication Date / Copyright Date
12-14-1996
First Page
1602
Last Page
1603
DOI Number
10.1016/S0140-6736(05)65690-5
Abstract
Pericoronal infection of the teeth can occur at any age and is associated with the eruption of deciduous and permanent dentition. However, pericoronitis is most commonly associated with the eruption of the mandibular third molars. It usually affects those aged 16–30 years, but it may occur later. The pathogens associated with pericoronitis are gram-negative anaerobes, which normally inhabit the peridontal tissues.
Disciplines
Dentistry
NSUWorks Citation
Niessen, Linda C., "Pericoronitis as a Cause of Tonsilitis" (1996). Faculty Articles. 108.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_cdm_facarticles/108
