Osteodystrophic lesions of the jaws – a review Dr Garg Shaveta*, PG Student, Dr. Sunil M.K, Prof and Head, Dr Trivedi Ashwarya, Reader, Dr Singh ParamPal, Associate Professor, Dr. Singla Neetu, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Kaur Beant, PG student Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab) *Address For Correspondance: Dr. Shaveta Garg, Pg student, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab)
Online published on 19 August, 2014. Abstract Jaw bone differs from other bones in several aspects. Embryologically, it is unique due to its development from cells migrating from the embryonal neuroectoderm. Anatomically it houses the tooth germs. With both unique features in the jaws, diseases occur that are not seen in any other part of the skeleton. Tooth-related jawbone diseases can be divided in cysts, odontogenic tumors, fibroosseous lesions, metabolic lesions, bleeding disorders, microbial lesions, giant cell lesions and bone tumors. Osteodystrophic lesions share many similar histopathologic features. Thus, a definitive diagnosis of osteodystrophic lesions requires correlation of the histologic features with the clinical, radiographic, and intraoperative findings. Although subclassification of osteodystrophic lesions occasionally can be challenging, a proper diagnosis is essential to ensure adequate and appropriate treatment. Top Keywords Bone, jaws, radiolucent, radiopaque, resorption. Top |