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Robertsson C, Cardemil C. Primary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw - a descriptive study of the condition and its occurrence in Sweden between 2012 and 2018. Acta Odontol Scand 2024; 83:531-536. [PMID: 39319674 DOI: 10.2340/aos.v83.41989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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PURPOSE Primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) of the jaw is a non-infectious, inflammatory state of the jawbone of unknown etiology. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of PCO in Sweden between the years 2012 and 2018, the characteristics of the condition, treatment methods, and outcomes. Material and methods: The search for patients with PCO in Sweden 2012-2018 was performed at 24 oral and maxillofacial surgery units in Sweden. RESULTS During this 6-year period, 17 patients were identified as diagnosed with PCO in Sweden. The mean age was 10.6 years at diagnosis, and the female:male ratio was 4:1. CONCLUSION We conclude that PCO is a very rare disease in Sweden, and that standardized, well-defined criteria are necessary to calculate incidence rates but also to increase knowledge about etiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes in rare conditions such as PCO.
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- Caroline Robertsson
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Jaw Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Jaw Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Keller E, Clocchiatti S, Rupel K, Ottaviani G, Ratti C, Canton G, Di Lenarda R, Murena L, Biasotto M. Chronic Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible: The Use of Bisphosphonates as a Treatment for a Rare and Challenging Condition. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:917. [PMID: 38929534 PMCID: PMC11205509 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60060917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis is a very rare condition, described as a non-suppurative, inflammatory disease of the bone and characterized by a proliferative endosteal reaction, which clinically reveals itself with cyclic pain of the jaw and swelling. We reported two clinical cases, where patients suffered recurrent swelling and pain at the mandible irradiating to the preauricular area, denying any previous trauma or significant medical history. Odontogenic causes were excluded. An initial treatment with antibiotics and NSAIDs temporarily relieved the symptoms without complete resolution, prompting further investigations. After a comprehensive array of diagnostic tools (X-rays, CT scans, scintigraphy, bone biopsy, serum markers), both patients were diagnosed with chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible. Bisphosphonates (clodronate and zolendronate) with different treatment schemes were used to treat the condition, until a full recovery from symptoms was reported. Bisphosphonates could therefore represent an effective option in managing this rare but impactful condition. Further research is warranted to better understand the underlying mechanisms of the disease and to optimize treatment strategies.
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- Edgar Keller
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34100 Trieste, Italy; (E.K.); (K.R.); (R.D.L.); (M.B.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale di Cattinara, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), 34100 Trieste, Italy; (S.C.); (C.R.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34100 Trieste, Italy; (E.K.); (K.R.); (R.D.L.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34100 Trieste, Italy; (E.K.); (K.R.); (R.D.L.); (M.B.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale di Cattinara, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), 34100 Trieste, Italy; (S.C.); (C.R.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale di Cattinara, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), 34100 Trieste, Italy; (S.C.); (C.R.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34100 Trieste, Italy; (E.K.); (K.R.); (R.D.L.); (M.B.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale di Cattinara, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), 34100 Trieste, Italy; (S.C.); (C.R.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34100 Trieste, Italy; (E.K.); (K.R.); (R.D.L.); (M.B.)
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Mohamedbhai H, Mamdani S, Compeyrot-Lacassagne S, Saeed N. Collaborative approach to paediatric chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis of the mandible: Great Ormond Street Hospital case series. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 62:373-377. [PMID: 38599930 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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This paper outlines a 10-patient case series of chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) of the mandible at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the UK. Our findings highlight the homogeneous presenting signs and symptoms of an intermittently painful, swollen angle and ramus of the mandible. We present the typical laboratory investigative findings (normal inflammatory markers) and imaging appearances (sclerosis and periosteal oedema). Our paper outlines an investigation protocol, including recommendations for extraoral bone biopsies and systemic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We explain the importance of multidisciplinary care, with combined care by rheumatologists and infectious disease specialists. Finally we demonstrate the efficacy of our treatment algorithm for oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and in those cases refractory to NSAIDS, intravenous pamidronate. This paper provides a useful addition to the literature by informing OMF surgeons of this rare condition and given the clinical equipoise in treatments, it can hopefully guide clinicians in an investigation pathway and management protocol.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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DuVal M, Alkhraisat MH. Adjunctive Plasma Rich in Growth Factors in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis and Large Odontogenic Cysts Prior to Successful Implant Rehabilitation: Case Report. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:184. [PMID: 37623280 PMCID: PMC10453440 DOI: 10.3390/dj11080184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Osteomyelitis of the jaws presents a clinical challenge to conventional treatment, often requiring multiple surgical interventions resulting in significant deformity and presenting significant problems to satisfactory rehabilitation. While benign odontogenic cysts, such as the radicular cyst, are generally predictably treated, they can cause significant localized bone destruction and thus can present significant problems in satisfactory rehabilitation. In this case report, patients were treated combining conventionally appropriate surgical debridement and oral antibiotics with adjunctive plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF). Patients showed a complete soft tissue and osseous regeneration to their pre-pathologic state, with successful implant rehabilitation. PRGF appears to be highly successful in minimizing or eliminating osseous deformities normally associated with conventional treatment of osteomyelitis of the jaw and treatment of large odontogenic cysts. Future trials must be performed to confirm these results in comparison to controls using conventional treatment alone.
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- Marc DuVal
- Department of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C7, Canada
- Montreal Jewish General Hospital, Department of Dentistry and Oral and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
- Santa Cabrini Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastics, Montreal, QC H1T 1P7, Canada
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Heimes D, Kämmerer PW. Bisphosphonate-treatment of secondary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw - a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad270. [PMID: 37251250 PMCID: PMC10212665 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Secondary chronic osteomyelitis (SCO) is caused by bacterial infection leading to progressive jawbone destruction. Antibiotics are used as first-line treatment; surgical therapy is usually extensive and may not provide a cure. Bisphosphonates have been reported to be successful in patients with primary nonbacterial osteomyelitis, and literature indicates promising results in SCO. A 38-year-old patient presented with a progressive mandible-destruction 17 years after wisdom tooth extraction. Several treatment attempts have been unsuccessful. Seeking a second opinion, the patient was then interdisciplinary treated with 90 mg of intravenous pamidronate every four weeks, three times. The patient did not experience side effects presenting a considerable improvement in mouth opening and reporting a dissolvent of signs of pain or infection. The MRI showed edema reduction and decreased contrast uptake. Therefore, bisphosphonate treatment of secondary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw is a safe and effective option in selected cases after unsuccessful first- and second-line therapy.
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- Diana Heimes
- Correspondence address. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany. Tel: +49 6131 17 5086; Fax: +49 6131 17 8468; E-Mail:
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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van de Meent MM, Appelman-Dijkstra NM, Wetselaar-Glas MJM, Pichardo SEC, van Merkesteyn JPR. Bisphosphonate therapy in chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis of the mandible: Retrospective case series. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2022; 50:599-604. [PMID: 35768318 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2022.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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This study aims to evaluate short-term and long-term results of bisphosphonate therapy in patients with diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis (DSO/TP) of the mandible. Eighteen patients (12 female, 6 male) aged 34.8 ± 22.2 years with DSO/TP of the mandible that were treated with bisphosphonates were included. In 16 patients, the bisphosphonate treatment led to remission with decrease of symptoms (pain, swelling of the cheek, trismus, tenderness of masticatory muscles) with a follow-up period of 4.5 (0.8-11.9) years between start of bisphosphonate treatment and latest follow-up consult. Of these, three patients were still in need of regular bisphosphonate therapy. Two patients were lost to follow-up. Bisphosphonate therapy is a treatment option for DSO/TP of the mandible that is associated with a high chance of remission of symptoms. Within the limitations of the study it seems that this treatment might be an effective second step in DSO/TP refractory to conservative treatment.
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- Marieke M van de Meent
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Centre for Bone Quality, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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Johnston DT, Phero JA, Hechler BL. The Necessity of Antibiotics in the Management of Surgically Treated Mandibular Osteomyelitis: A Systematic Review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2022; 135:11-23. [PMID: 35863960 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Mandibular osteomyelitis remains an incompletely understood entity, and treatment of its various presentations remains diverse. The purpose of this study was to review the necessity of antibiotic therapy after surgical treatment of mandibular osteomyelitis. STUDY DESIGN A systematic review of published articles on surgical management of mandibular osteomyelitis with or without postoperative antibiotic therapy was performed to answer the question, "Does the use of postoperative antibiotics compared with surgery alone alter the success rate in treating mandibular osteomyelitis?" The most recent evidence was sought by searching PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Article appraisal was performed by 2 reviewers. RESULTS Forty-five articles were found that met the inclusion criteria, with all studies being retrospective cohort or case series designs. Only 13 articles used Zurich classification designations of acute osteomyelitis, secondary chronic osteomyelitis, or primary chronic osteomyelitis, and the general heterogeneity of these articles made comparison difficult. No study made an intentional statistical assessment of various antibiotic protocols. CONCLUSIONS Limited evidence suggested that resection may have better success rates than other forms of surgical intervention, regardless of antibiotic therapy. This systematic review questions the perceived necessity of intermediate- or long-term antibiotic therapy in the management of mandibular osteomyelitis after surgical resection.
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Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaw: Pivotal Role of Microbiological Investigation and Multidisciplinary Management—A Case Report. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050568. [PMID: 35625212 PMCID: PMC9137754 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A 15-year-old girl with a history of recurrent painful orofacial swelling was diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings, histopathological examination and imaging modalities as having primary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw. Initial microbiological samples were performed but were inconclusive. She received multiple empirical antibiotic therapies and NSAIDs for 3 years without complete remission. Only MALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization–Time Of Flight) analysis after additional multiple microbiological bone samples with adequate techniques yielded the final diagnosis of bacterial chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw. Its management requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving oral and maxillofacial surgeons, infectiologists and microbiologists, to limit treatment failure. Antibiotic therapy without surgery for 6 months achieved the complete radiographic resolution of the CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) and the normalization of laboratory tests. After 2 years of follow-up, no relapse had been reported. Modern microbiological investigation and sampling techniques are critical for the accurate diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis of the jaw, especially in unusual and clinically misleading forms of this infection.
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Jia K, Li T, An J. Is Operative Management Effective for Non-Bacterial Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:2292-2298. [PMID: 34339621 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Operative management has been reported to show varying degrees of therapeutic effects for non-bacterial diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible (DSOM). The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze and summarize the operative outcomes for non-bacterial DSOM. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, patients with non-bacterial DSOM who received operative treatment were enrolled at the Peking University Hospital of Stomatology between 2012 and 2019. The primary predictor variables were the type of operative treatment and number of operations. The outcome variables were operative outcomes (symptom relief or ineffective) and time to recurrent symptoms after operations. Other study variables were demographics, including sex, age, and non-bacterial DSOM onset time. The χ2 test and Kaplan-Meier model were used to evaluate differences. RESULTS The sample was composed of 72 patients with a mean age at onset of 26.1 ± 17.8 years and showed a female predilection. Decortication was performed for 68 patients with non-bacterial DSOM, and 4 patients underwent segmental mandibulectomy. Symptom relief was achieved in 37 (54.4%) patients after the first decortication, and the median time to symptom recurrence was 2.0 months. Furthermore, the longest time to symptom recurrence was not more than 6 months in all patients. Among the 4 patients who underwent segmental mandibulectomy, 2 who received fibula repair experienced recurrence of symptoms at 4 and 5 months after the operations, respectively, and their normal mandible and the transplanted fibula also presented with imaging manifestations of osteomyelitis. CONCLUSIONS Decortication and segmental mandibulectomy were not effective for non-bacterial DSOM. This finding is consistent with the results of other reports, and this condition may be best managed non-operatively by rheumatologists.
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- Kuankuan Jia
- Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
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Robertsson C, Sävendahl L, Cardemil C. Primary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw: Rapid improvement after hormonal suppression in a girl with precocious puberty. Bone Rep 2021; 14:101089. [PMID: 34026952 PMCID: PMC8131392 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2021.101089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) of the jaw is a non-infectious, inflammatory state of the jawbone of unknown etiology. In recurrent periods, these patients often exhibit swelling of the cheek, impaired ability to open their mouth as well as pain. Available treatments today include anti-inflammatory or antiresorptive drugs, hyperbaric oxygen, surgical decortication or resection followed by reconstruction where none of them have been described to lead to restored anatomy and complete relief of symptoms. We here report the unexpected complete regression of all clinical symptoms of PCO within three months after initiating pubertal suppression therapy with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue in a 9-year-old girl with PCO of the jaw and early onset of pubertal development. Radiology of the jawbone confirmed complete PCO remission when performed 18 months after starting the hormone suppression therapy. To our knowledge, total regression of PCO in such a short period of time has not been described earlier suggesting an effect of the anti-hormonal therapy per se. In this case report, we discuss possible underlying mechanisms and hypothesize that anti-hormonal treatment could be a potential effective treatment in patients with PCO of the jaw.
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- Caroline Robertsson
- Unit of Cranio- & Maxillofacial Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Pediatric Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Cranio- & Maxillofacial Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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An Orthodontic Approach for Garre's Sclerosing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18063159. [PMID: 33803857 PMCID: PMC8003149 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The nonsuppurative osteomyelitis of the mandible is a rare condition that can occur in children due to low-grade inflammatory processes, dental cavities, periodontal lesions as well as the eruption process of the teeth. We submit a case report involving the orthodontic management of a 9-year-old female patient who presented in our service in the mixed dentition period with diagnosed Garre’s sclerosing osteomyelitis of the entire mandibular body. After a full work-up, the following symptoms and signs were noted: bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, loss of the leeway space, anterior open bite, distalization of the secondary maxillary right canine, nail biting and tongue thrust. Our orthodontic objectives were to relieve the TMJ pain, limit the eruption process of the teeth and to diminish the evolution of the osteomyelitis, reduce the growth of the inferior lower third of the face and to prevent further invasive treatment of the patient. In the first phase of treatment, we established a centric relationship using an orthopedic appliance (occlusal splint) and physiotherapy to deprogram the muscles and the TMJ. Throughout the second phase of treatment, we used orthopedic appliances to inhibit the overeruption of the secondary molars. After another year of treatment, the osteomyelitis lesions were under control with the permanent teeth in final position, good facial esthetic and as a functional result, no root resorption. We can conclude that by using low physiological forces to direct and control the growth pattern, good results could be obtained in stabilizing and controlling the sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible.
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