Chronic osteomyelitis induced by the placement of dental implants on cemento-osseous dysplasia

Cemento-osseous dysplasia is a well-known condition in which healthy bone becomes sclerotic. Hypovascularity of the lesion (caused by cementum-like deposits) increases the risk of secondary infection and osteomyelitis, which can also be induced by the placement of implants.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - March 17, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H.S. Shin, B.C. Kim, H.J. Lim, S.Y. Jo, J. Lee Tags: Short communication Source Type: research