Open AccessTreatment of diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the jaw with denosumab shows remarkable results—A report of two cases
Author(s) -
Hallmer Fredrik,
Korduner Mikael,
Møystad Anne,
Bjørnland Tore
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1894
Subject(s) - medicine , denosumab , osteomyelitis , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , radiological weapon , surgery , radiology , osteoporosis , botany , biology , genus
Key Clinical Message Denosumab may play a central role in the treatment of diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible. This report describes two patients who had been treated unsuccessfully with antibiotics and steroids for several years. After denosumab treatment, both patients became pain‐free and the radiological examination showed less severe osteomyelitis.