مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري -

چكيده لاتين :

Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep neck infections that are related with periodontal disease which has the same pathogenesi s. We determined the relationship between peritonsillar infection and molar caries. Methods: In a cross-sectional study , 33 conseeutive patients whom referred to Hamadan university clinic of otolaryngologic for peritonsillar abscess were examined by otolaryngologist and denti st who investigated relation ship between periton sillar infection and molar caries. Results: There were 27 males and 6 females with mean age 26.7+_7 years. The frequ ency caries on ipsilateral perit onsillar infection sides was in relation to molars caries on opposite sides (conterol group). This corrolation was significant with odds ratio 2.5. Conclusion: Molar caries were seen 2.5 times more likely to have peritonsillar infection compared with normal molar sides.