Osteomyelitis Of Left Maxilla- A Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic inflammation that affects both the cortical and trabecular structures of bone or bone marrow. The maxilla is less susceptible to osteomyelitis than the mandible due to its thin cortical bone and high vascularity.It is associated with systemic diseases such as autoimmune, diabetes, leukaemia, anaemia, and nutritional deficits. Risk factors include deficiencies, syphilis, agranulocytosis, cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation, as well as alcohol or tobacco. New antibiotics, better knowledge of pathophysiology, and advancements in medicine have all contributed to improved outcomes. Here we present a rare caseof maxillary osteomyelitis involving the left maxilla.