Chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis of the mandible: standard of care
Abstract
Chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis (DSO) of the mandible is a relatively rare disease. It is a form of chronic sterile osteomyelitis that has been described using many synonymous terms. Patients typically present with recurrent pain and swelling of the cheek or trismus, progressive mandibular deformity, or all three. In this thesis the hypothesis of a mechanical cause of DSO is further explored. Hereby, this thesis attempts to evaluate the diagnostic examination and long-term therapeutic effect of treatment in patients with DSO/TP of the mandible and to propose a standard of care protocol for clinicians. This could potentially prevent unnecessary diagnostic examination and harmful extensive (surgical) treatments.
Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitisTendoperiostitisDSOTreatmentConservative therapyBisphosphonatesSurgery
