title: Chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of posterior maxilla: A rare presentation.
abstract: Thin cortical bone rich in vascularity makes the maxilla scarcely vulnerable to osteomyelitis as compared to mandible. Moreover, the introduction of newer antibiotics, understanding of pathogenesis and improved medical support lead to reduction in incidence of osteomyelitis. Local factors like continuous irritation, smoking and suppressed immune system contributes to the occurrence of suppurative osteomyelitis. We hereby, report an exceptional case of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of posterior maxilla in a 42-year-old healthy male who was managed successfully by combination of antibiotics, surgical sequestrectomy and debridement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Sunita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Hitesh C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Punnet
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Puri
keywords: Chronic suppurative osteomyelitis; maxilla; surgical debridement