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Axial CT sections; the arrows showing with the
pathway of the extension of infection (a. submandibular space; b.
parapharyngeal space; c. pretracheal space).
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Also, CT images showed fluid collection at the right parapharyngeal space extending to retropharyngeal space (Figure 1).
Panoramic radiograph showing the remaining tooth root.
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In panoramic radiograph, a tooth root was noticed in third molar tooth's socket (Figure 2).
Panoramic radiograph showing good bone healing at postoperative 3rd month.
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A follow-up panoramic radiograph was taken at postoperative third month and healing was observed in the extraction site (Figure 3).