Orbital cellulitis of dental origin: case report and review of the literature.

Orbital cellulitis is a rare condition, which usually develops as a complication of the infection of paranasal sinuses, namely ethmoidal, frontal and occasionally the maxillary sinuses. Maxillary sinusitis could result from dental infection. A case is presented illustrating how dental infection can proceed to maxillary sinusitis and orbital cellulitis. The clinical presentation and treatment are described. Possible complications are discussed.