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[Osteomyelitis of the jaws].

M A Bronkhorst1, Ph A van Damme

  • 1Uit de afdeling Mondziekten, Kaak- en Aangezichtschirurgie van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud, Nijmegen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Osteomyelitis of the jaw is rare in Western countries. A Dutch study found its incidence aligns with other medical centers, though more recent data is needed to confirm trends.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Osteomyelitis of the jaws is infrequently diagnosed in contemporary Western healthcare settings.
  • A survey was conducted at a Dutch university medical center from 1996 to 2001 to determine the incidence of jaw osteomyelitis.
  • This study identified 44 patients diagnosed with osteomyelitis of the jaw.

Purpose:

  • To establish the actual incidence of jaw osteomyelitis in a Western European population.
  • To compare recorded symptoms, affected areas, and osteomyelitis types with existing literature.
  • To assess the current epidemiological status of this condition.

Summary:

  • The incidence of osteomyelitis of the jaw at the studied Dutch university medical center was approximately 3-4 per 100,000 individuals annually.
  • This rate is consistent with findings from other comparable medical centers in Western countries.
  • The study noted a potential, yet unconfirmed, slight increase in recent incidence rates.

Impact:

  • Provides current epidemiological data on jaw osteomyelitis incidence in a Western European context.
  • Highlights the need for updated data from comparable centers to draw firm conclusions on incidence trends.
  • Informs clinical awareness and resource allocation for managing this rare condition.

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