<![CDATA[An abscess is defined as a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Space infection canbe defined as a rapidly spreading, bilateral, indurated cellulitis which usually occur in the suprahyoid softtissues, the floor of the mouth, and both sublingual and submaxillary spaces without abscess formation.Thisresearch comprehensively studies and assesses the most commonly associated primary tooth in the maxillaryarch of a patient which gets commonly infected by an abscess or space infection.Since abscess and spaceinfection can affect the daily routine of an individual especially in the Paediatric population which showsmore effects. Understanding, identification and early diagnosis helps in preventive care for patients beforecomplications.This is a retrospective descriptive study in Chennai population. Our study is an institutionbased retrospective descriptive study carried out in between the month of June2019-March2020. Data ofpatients aged below 13 years who came with chief complaints of pain,infection and who had undergonePulpectomy and extraction procedures were included in the study sample. SPSS software is used for statisticalanalysis. Based on statistical analysis results were tabulated. Most prevalent Primary tooth in Upper Arch tobe infected with Abscess or Space infection is found to be 54. Around 347 out of 1100. Primary maxillaryright first molar is the most prevalent tooth to be affected with abscess/space infection. Within the limitationsof the study , the most frequently associated primary tooth in maxillary arch with space infection or abscessis maxillary right first primary molar [54] which shows direct correlation with the age group of 7-10 years.]]>
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