THE SUCCESSFUL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF MANDIBULAR FRACTURE COMPLICATED BY POSTTRAUMATIC OSTEOMYELITIS AND BUCCAL ABSCESS: CLINICAL CASE

Abstract

The inflammatory processes such as purulency of bone wound, abscesses and phlegmons are the most common complications of mandibular fractures. The posttraumatic osteomyelitis accounts for up to 30 % among the inflammatory complications of jaw injuries. The applicability of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic osteomyelitis and buccal abscess was considered in this case. The effectiveness of such a technique is shown.

Keywords

• mandible
• fracture
• complication
• purulent process in maxillo-facial area
• osteomyelitis