Osteomyelitis of the mandible following third molar surgery: A regrettable consequence in a healthy patient

• Autores: Ralf Schoen, María Mercedes Suárez Cunqueiro, Marc Metzger, Rainer Schmelzeisen
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 40, Nº. 5, 2009, págs. 351-354
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This clinical case describes mandibular osteomyelitis in a healthy 31-year-old man as a severe complication following third molar removal. Recurrent abscess formations were treated with intensive therapy involving antibiotics, surgical debridement of the affected region, and hyperbaric oxygen. In the follow-up, despite microbiologic study to determine the indicated treatment approach, a severe osteomyelitis was present, clinically and radiographically. Finally, a partial resection of the mandible, including exarticulation, was indicated to manage this severe complication.