Comprehensive Maxillofacial Osteomyelitis

Abstract

This book was written to provide the dental/medical provider insight into the etiology and pathogenesis associated with osteomyelitis and subsequent treatment options. Taimur Khan stated, “Osteomyelitis of the jaws is a challenging disease for clinicians and patients, despite many advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Any adverse changes arising from any immunosuppressive systemic disease will readily manifest itself in the oral cavity. Osteomyelitis is not an exception to this observation. Thus, a careful evaluation of an apparently healthy individual presenting with jaw swelling that may be associated with odontogenic infection must always be emphasized.” Key features of Comprehensive Maxillofacial Osteomyelitis provide detailed information about osteomyelitis of the jaw. The chapters presented are intended to familiarize the reader with the disease, its etiopathogenesis, and clinicopathological features. This book is presented in a chronology that leads the dentist/medical provider through the diagnostic process. The chapters discuss the classification and staging systems of osteomyelitis (Zurich classification system). The subsequent chapters lead a discussion regarding radiographic appearance via the various imaging techniques and advantages of each during diagnosis. These imaging techniques include X-ray, 3D imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which are all discussed in this chapter. The chapters are presented with excellent treatment modalities for the various presentations of osteomyelitis, as seen clinically. Subsequent prognosis is given regarding the disease progress and intervention recommended. Clinically acceptable practices are presented with expectations for resolution of pathology. An excellent blueprint for differential diagnosis is offered to the readers for a methodical process for treatment success. Following the excellent presentation of this book, you will find a lengthy bibliography with “extensive amounts of references nicely illustrated and backed up with qualitative literature” (Khan). The book Comprehensive Maxillofacial Osteomyelitis would be an excellent resource for dental/medical providers to add to their library of knowledge. This book is a quick read with very impressive information at your fingertips. If you are looking to enhance your diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of osteomyelitis, this book is for you.