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Why does osteomyelitis mainly occur in the mandible?
What leads to further bone necrosis in osteomyelitis?
What is the term for the dead bone separated from healthy tissue in osteomyelitis?
What is the main cause of osteomyelitis?
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What process involves the new bone formation in osteomyelitis?
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Study Notes
Osteomyelitis
- Osteomyelitis mainly occurs in the mandible due to its poorer blood supply and compact bone structure, making it more prone to infection.
Progression of Osteomyelitis
- Further bone necrosis in osteomyelitis is led by the formation of a sequestrum, which is a piece of dead bone that has become separated from healthy tissue.
Characteristics of Osteomyelitis
- The term for the dead bone separated from healthy tissue in osteomyelitis is sequestrum.
Etiology of Osteomyelitis
- The main cause of osteomyelitis is bacterial infection, often resulting from a dental infection or trauma.
Pathophysiology of Osteomyelitis
- The process that involves new bone formation in osteomyelitis is called involucrum.
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Description
Test your knowledge of osteomyelitis with this quiz. Explore the pathogenesis, causes, and specific sites of inflammation in bone and bone marrow. Answer questions about the acute, subacute, and chronic forms of osteomyelitis, as well as the reasons why it mainly occurs in the mandible.
