To prevent osteomyelitis of the jaw bones (osteomyelitis of the jaw bones), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Malnutrition (malnutrition)
- Poor oral hygiene
- Consumption of stimulants
- Tobacco
Medication
- Bisphosphonates
- Corticosteroids
- Cytostatics – drugs used to treat cancer such as cisplatin.