Severe Chronic Suppurative Osteomyelitis Following Dental Implant Placement.

Osteomyelitis is an infection caused by bacterial contamination of the bone marrow, cortical surfaces, and the periosteum. The clinical examination of a patient with severe osteomyelitis secondary to dental implants revealed a large facial swelling, suppuration in the perimandibular region, limited mouth opening, and diffuse pain that started after the placement of five dental implants. Two failed implants were removed, a reconstructive titanium plate was placed, and the patient was treated with antibiotics, but the infection did not resolve.