[Dysregulation of the immunological mechanisms and phagocytic activity of the leukocytes--the leading cause of acute inflammation].

The paper provides evidence for the assumption that the leading cause of acute odontogenic inflammatory processes of the face and neck is immunological deficiency which initiates the spread of infection from the radix dentis into cellular spaces. The type of inflammation (normo-, hyper-, or hypoergic) mainly depends upon the responsiveness of the phagocytic system. This conclusion is supported by the results of nonspecific and immunological correction made in patients.