Chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the maxilla and zygomatic bone: a treatment challenge and the importance of early surgical exploration
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Perumal, CJ; Singh, AS; Rajkumar, K
- Source
- South African Dental Journal, Volume: 71, Issue: 9, Pages: 412-414, Published: OCT 2016
- Subject
- chronic
maxilla
osteomyelitis
suppurative
exploration
- Language
- English
Ostemyelitis of the maxilla rarely occurs.¹ Treating this condition presents a challenge to the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon as a result of the diverse clinical and radiographic presentations which influence the choice of the treatment modalities. This case report highlights the importance of early surgical exploration in patients with chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the maxillary and zygomatic bones that has remained refractory to prolonged antibiotic treatment.