Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the mandible: report of a case.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa.

Published: November 1998

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