Various treatment modalities are available for the different types of osteomyelitis of the.jaw. Surgical and nonsurgical approaches have been used to treat patients Surgery is indicated for osteomyelitis if the patient has not responded to specific antimicrobial treatment, if there evidence of a persistent soft tissue abscess or subperiosteal collection. This disease requires understanding and expertise of debridement and reconstruction modalities. For more details consult www.ijmdent.com --article --issn -2229
Use of antibiotics loaded bone cement have ensured high concentration of local antibiotics delivery. To prevent repeat surgery of removal of beads after drug elution, newer products acting as carrier are used that assimilate with bone.
Besides it, infection with defects can be managed by induced membrane technique also known as Masquelet technique.