ABSTRACT: 

Odontogenic infections are a major reason for consultation in dental practice especially in pediatric population. It comprises various clinical conditions, whose importance varies depending on their potential severity. Pediatric patients with active infections pose additional challenges and difficult to manage. Insufficiency or late treatment may lead to serious and possibly life-threatening complications. This case report is to discuss the management of treatment in canine fossa abscess in pediatric patient. A-3 years-old male patient referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic with complaints of swelling in his left cheek since 3 days ago. Physical examination showed fluctuant swelling in left infraorbital region. The patient was diagnosed with canine fossa abscess. The treatment was given are intravenous antibiotics, multiple tooth extraction and drainage incision under general anesthesia. Early identification, proper intravenous antibiotics and elimination of source of infection are the keys to the treatment.

KEYWORDS:

canine fossa space abscess, life-threatening complications, intravenous antibiotic, odontogenic infection, tooth extraction

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