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Drainage in a patient presenting with swelling

Doctor, what treatment should be provided when a patient presents with a swollen face?

Translated version of the Turkish original

Open the canal and drain it. A handpiece without vibration can be chosen to prevent pain during the procedure. With a red-ring electric contra-angle, it is often possible to open the cavity without even anesthetizing the patient. If there is a fluctuant intraoral swelling, an intraoral incision can make drainage more effective.

Author of the original answer: Doç. Dr. İsmail Davut Çapar

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