Analgesia (often requires dental block)
Chlorhexidine rinses (a randomized trial showed green tea was equally effective)
Penicillin VK 500mg PO QID OR clindamycin 300mg PO QID
ED debridement of the operculum or debris is usually not indicated
Severe infections require intravenous antibiotics and admission
Complications: Deep soft tissue infection
Pericoronitis
Dental fracture
Pulpitis
Dental subluxation
Mediastinitis
Dental avulsion
Epiglottitis
Bleeding dental socket