The Management of Osteomyelitis of the Mandible – A 15-Year Case Series

Introduction: Osteomyelitis of the mandible is uncommon in the current age of antimicrobials. When it occurs, the effects can be devastating, both functionally and aesthetically. The low volume of cases seen in our specialty means clinicians are unlikely to gain significant experience in the area. Individual cases can be complex, and require treatment with antibiotics, either with or without surgery.