Chronic Suppurative Osteomyelitis of Maxilla: A Case Report
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چکیده
Osteomyelitis of the jaws is inadequately treated true bony infection of the complex craniofacial anatomy and associated craniofacial skeletal. It is one of the most difficult infections to treat. It is a well documented fact that most of the cases of Maxillofacial Osteomyelitis occur in the mandibular region as compared to the maxilla. This case report highlights chronic osteomyelitis of the maxilla, with bony destruction and sequestra involving whole of the maxillary ridge. The clinical relevance with emphasis on radiographic interpretation in such cases is highlighted.
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