Ocular trauma originating in the oral cavity

Complications associated with dental extraction include: root fracture, jaw fracture, inadvertent root retention, or damage to the surrounding tissue, including the orbit and globe. Trauma to orbital structures can result in cellulitis, abscess formation, or endophthalmitis. Some abscesses communicate with the intracranial space.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Dentistry Source Type: research