Three stages in progression of acute odontogenic infection are:___________?
Correct answer: D. Periapical osteitis, cellulitis, abscess
- A. Periapical osteitis, abscess, cellulitis,
- B. Abscess, cellulitis, osteitis, Periapical
- C. cellulitis, Abscess, Periapical, osteitis
- D. Periapical osteitis, cellulitis, abscess
Explanation
Acute odontogenic infection typically progresses from periapical osteitis to spreading cellulitis and then to a localized abscess. This sequence reflects infection moving from the tooth apex into surrounding tissues before becoming walled off.
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