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What is the best treatment for chronic osteomyelitis (left mandible)?can someone describe to me what is chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis?
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See below: Chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis is an inflammatory response of the jaw bone to chronic low grade bacterial infection from caries or periodontal disease. It causes the jaw bone to expand. Treatment include eliminating the source of infection, antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen and reconstructive surgery for significant jaw deformity.
Answered 7/25/2018
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