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What can cause osteomyelitis in the jaw bone?
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Jaw osteomyelitis : multiple causes. Some of the more common would be untreated dental or sinus infections. Also injury, injections or prior surgery to repair jaw may cause osteomyelitis
Answered 5/7/2015
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Poor dental hygiene: Polymicrobial infections usually in jaw.Tooth abscess or infection can lead to osteomyelitis of jaw. Fracture of mandible may become infected. Patients with malnutrition, chemotherapy, autoimmune diseases and other chronic diseases more susceptible. Better hygiene has reduced incidence of jaw osteomyelitis.
Answered 11/28/2014
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Tooth: abscess, penetrating trauma, overlying soft tissue infection.
Answered 1/5/2019
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