Introduction Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone marrow caused by an infection. This inflammation can be either acute or chronic. It is not uncommon for such an infection to affect the jawbone. The lower jaw is affected up to six times more frequently than the upper jaw, which is mainly due to the fact … Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint
Diagnostics First of all, a medical history (anamnesis) and an examination of the affected area by a doctor (preferably an ENT specialist or dentist) are necessary. In the acute stage of osteomyelitis, an elevated blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG) and a large number of white blood cells in the blood count (leukocytosis) play a major … Diagnostics | Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint
History Normally, osteomyelitis in the jaw takes a good course, as good treatment options are available. The most severe complication of acute osteomyelitis is the chronicity of this condition. In some cases, osteomyelitis results in tooth loss, impaired chewing function or even the spread of the infection to other parts of the body. Prophylaxis To … History | Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint