Successful conservative management of pathological mandibular fracture resulting from chronic osteomyelitis in a 90‐year‐old woman

Abstract Background We report the successful conservative management of a pathological mandibular fracture resulting from chronic osteomyelitis in super‐elderly patient. Case Presentation A 90‐year‐old woman was admitted because an external dental fistula with purulent drainage. Radiographs showed extensive bone destruction mandible. Long‐term antibiotic therapy and chin cap immobilization resulted satisfactory healing 1 year after treatment initiation, which suggests that approach is alternative or complementary to surgical resection for fracture, especially older patients at high risk severe postoperative complications. Conclusion As population ages, number such cases will rise; therefore, minimally invasive therapeutic strategies must be developed.