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An infection in the BUCCAL space most commonly spreads to which adjacent space?
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Correct answer: A. Infratemporal space
- A. Correct. The buccal space communicates superiorly with the infratemporal space (and the pterygomandibular space), so buccal infections can extend there.
- B. The sublingual space is related to mandibular anterior/premolar infections above the mylohyoid, not the buccal space.
- C. The submental space relates to mandibular incisor infections.
- D. The lateral pharyngeal space is reached more from the pterygomandibular/peritonsillar regions.
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