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Causes of Mandibular Osteomyelitis by Yohana is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses osteomyelitis of the mandible, specifically those of dental origin. It notes that dental infections, especially those resulting from apical or periapical disease, are the most common cause. It has seen a large increase in cases of osteomyelitis of dental origin since World War II, which it attributes to diminished resistance from prolonged wartime dietary restrictions. Poor dental work can also lower local resistance and increase the risk of osteomyelitis developing after a dental ext
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- Yohana
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- EN