Maxillary osteomyelitis: A brief review of the literature and case report

Maxillary osteomyelitis is a rare but severe inflammatory disease with significant destructive potential. Although its incidence has decreased in recent decades due to the widespread use of antibiotics and improved oral hygiene, it remains a considerable challenge in terms of early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic approach.

The authors present a suggestive clinical case, namely a 58-year-old female patient with maxillary osteomyelitis of odontogenic etiology, accompanied by a review of the specialized literature.