Medical history represents an important component in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the jaw bones (osteomyelitis of the jaw bones).
Family history
- Are there any common diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history / systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What complaints do you have?
- Where is the pain localized?
- How long have the symptoms been present?
- Do you recall any injury/surgery to the affected region?
- Have you had any previous discomfort in this region?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you smoke? If so, how much daily?
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions
- Allergies
- Blood diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cardiovascular diseases (heart and vascular diseases).
- Endocarditis risk (ID)
- Osteoporosis (bone loss)
- Viral infections
- Oral hygiene habits
- Operations on the jaw
- Dental pretreatment
- Jaw trauma (injuries of the jaw)
- Radiotherapy in the head and neck region
- Medication history
- Bisphosphonates
- Corticosteroids
- Cytostatics
