title: An unusual case of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with dengue fever and periodontitis.
abstract: Osteonecrosis is a disorder rarely occurring in the jaw. Dengue fever is a common mosquito-borne disease prevalent in many countries including India. The following report presents an interesting case of maxillary osteonecrosis in a middle aged male with a history of dengue infection. We also diagnosed symptoms of chronic periodontitis, which may have potentiated the necrosis. This case report will describe a novel clinical presentation and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) of unknown origin and a possible pathogenesis explaining the association of ONJ with dengue fever and periodontitis.
authors: Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India.
authors: M S
authors: MS
authors: Indurkar
authors: Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Sethi
keywords: Chronic periodontitis; dengue fever; disseminated intravascular coagulopathy; endothelial dysfunction; osteonecrosis of jaw