Trench mouth CT
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
CT scans are not the diagnostic test of choice for detecting trench mouth.
CT
Diagnosing trench mouth can be done predominantly by examination of teeth and gums. Occasionally, dental x-rays can be used to determine whether bone loss has occurred as a result of the infection.[1]
References
- ↑ Benko, Kip R. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.