OSTEOMYLITIS
 streptococci , staph aureus, -ve rods
 commonly seen in mandible – due to reduced blood supply compared to maxilla
 suppurative osteomyelitis – parasthesia of lip
o ACUTE S O
 Swelling
 Radiographic change
o CHRONIC S O
 No swelling
 Moth eaten appearance in radiograph QN

Rx FOR BOTH ACUTE AND CHRONIC
 Hyperbaric O2 therapy
 Sequestromy
 Resection etc
Seen more in mandible due to reduced blood supply
It begins in the medullary bone involving the cancellous bone

GARRE’S OSTEOMYLITIS:
 Non suppurative O M – seen in children QN
 Proliferative
 Onion peel appearance or concentric periosteal ring – RADIOGRAPHIC
 Xray Technician Radiation limit = 100m REM/