Avoiding problems in patients with craniotubular bone disorders

J Am Dent Assoc. 1993 Mar;124(3):116-8. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1993.0065.

Abstract

Since osteomyelitis can occur concurrently with osteopetrosis, all craniotubular bone disorder patients should be treated carefully. We recommend preoperative antibiotic coverage and minimizing any excessive force to avoid the risk of osteomyelitis and jaw fractures when surgery is necessary.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Density
  • Camurati-Engelmann Syndrome
  • Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandibular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Osteochondrodysplasias* / complications
  • Osteomyelitis / prevention & control*
  • Osteopetrosis
  • Osteosclerosis
  • Penicillins / therapeutic use*
  • Premedication*
  • Skull / abnormalities

Substances

  • Penicillins