Chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible in adults: a clinical study of 34 cases

A review of 34 consecutive cases of chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible in adults seen at our clinic is presented. Periodontal disease was the main contributory factor while staphylococcus aureus was the commonest infecting organism. The lesions were readily diagnosed and were treated by sequestrectomy under antibiotic cover.