Een jongen met een rode, gezwollen wang

Abstract

A 7-year-old boy was referred to the paediatric clinic with a swollen cheek since one day. Intraoral examination revealed erythematous and swollen gingivae in the right upper quadrant. The consulted maxillofacial surgeon diagnosed him with a canine fossa abscess. The patient recovered quickly after incision and drainage, followed by antibiotic therapy.