An unusual case of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with dengue fever and periodontitis. (26th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Indurkar, MS; Sethi, R
• Is Part Of: Australian dental journal. Volume 61:Number 1(2016:Mar.)
• Page Start: 113
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2016-02-26
• Subjects: Chronic periodontitis -- dengue fever -- disseminated intravascular coagulopathy -- endothelial dysfunction -- osteonecrosis of jaw; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentisterie -- Australie -- Périodiques; Tandheelkunde; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/adj.12308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-0421

Abstract

Abstract: Osteonecrosis is a disorder rarely occurring in the jaw. Dengue fever is a common mosquito‐borne disease prevalent in many countries including India. The following report presents an interesting case of maxillary osteonecrosis in a middle aged male with a history of dengue infection. We also diagnosed symptoms of chronic periodontitis, which may have potentiated the necrosis. This case report will describe a novel clinical presentation and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) of unknown origin and a possible pathogenesis explaining the association of ONJ with dengue fever and periodontitis.