[Infections in the oral and maxillofacial areas: their prevalence (1983-1992) and the evolution of the antibiotic sensitivity of the microbes involved].

A retrospective clinical study (1983-1992) was done in order to establish the frequency of etiological agents in determining peri-maxillary infections and also for evaluate the evolution of antibiotics resistance of isolated bacteria. The study group consisted of 5227 patients with different infections in maxillo-facial territory. Year distribution of cases was equilibrate. Study group particularities were synthetic analysed. Our results revealed the predominance of anaerobic streptococci (33.6%) and Staphylococcus aureus (32.5%) and also mixed infections (23.04). Etiological diagnosis of peri-maxillary infections was proved as an essential step for a correct treatment.