Osteomyelitis of right coronoid process of mandible following extraction of mandibular third molar-A case report

Abstract

In the maxillofacial area, osteomyelitis generally involves the mandible more commonly than the maxilla. Osteomyelitis of the mandible is often odontogenic in origin. The involvement of site other than the dentate area is very rare. We hereby report a unique case of pathological fracture of coronoid process leading to osteomyelitis following extraction of an infected third molar. It was successfully managed by pre-surgical course of antibiotics followed by resection of the coronoid process and sequestrectomy. Patient followed up for 6months no signs of recurrence.