Odontogenic orbital diseases - management considerations

Abstract

Odontogenic orbital abscess and cellulitis is rare but the well-documented complication of sinusitis and infections spread from dental apical lesion. We report two cases of orbital abscess with periorbital cellulitis, with positive recent dental history and spreading infection into the maxillary sinus. The patients have shown facial edema, ocular pain, exophthalmia. A surgical intervention to drain the abscesses and a revision of the dental lesion and maxillary sinus were required.