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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

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Published on: January 13, 2023

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Atul Sharma¹, Nageshwar Iyer, Amit Mittal

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana (Ambala), Haryana, India. maxfacesurgeon@gmail.com

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Massive osteolysis, a rare bone disease, involves progressive bone resorption. This case report details the second instance of complete mandibular resorption, highlighting this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

Medical Sciences
Pathology
Skeletal Biology

Background:

Massive osteolysis is a rare, chronic condition causing progressive bone resorption.
First described in 1838, over 150 cases are documented globally.
Maxillofacial involvement is infrequent, with fewer than 35 reported cases, typically affecting the mandible.

Observation:

This case report presents a rare instance of massive osteolysis.
The study focuses on the complete resorption of the mandible.

Findings:

This is the second reported case of complete mandibular resorption due to massive osteolysis in the international literature.
The etiology of massive osteolysis remains largely unknown, necessitating further clinical research.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited understanding of massive osteolysis affecting the maxillofacial region.
Further research is crucial to elucidate the causes and potential treatments for this rare disease.