Spontaneous healing of mandibular angle fracture following a submandibular and sub-masseteric abscess: a case report

Curación espontánea de una fractura del ángulo mandibular después de un absceso submandibular y submaseterino: reporte de un caso

Resumen

Mandibular angle fractures can lead to complications like infection. We present a case of a 29-year-old male with an undiagnosed mandibular angle fracture after blunt trauma, resulting in submandibular and submasseteric abscesses. The third molar's location near the fracture contributed to the infection. A three-week delay in treatment, along with imaging showing no displacement, supported a non-surgical approach. Empirical antibiotic therapy with Ampicillin/Sulbactam and later Ceftriaxone/Clindamycin resolved the infection. This case emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and personalized management to prevent complications. It follows the CARE Guidelines.