A 27-year-old man is admitted with pain, fever, marked swelling in the jaw, and an inability to open his mouth for 14 hours. His temperature is 102.8°F, pulse is 100 beats/minute, blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, and respiratory rate is 23 breaths/minute. Mouth opening is limited. There is prominent induration of the swelling in the mandible (see figure).
The most likely origin of this patient’s condition is which of the following?
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