Culture and sensitivity of the wound site determines the choice of antibiotic; however positive cultures rates are generally low for OM, leading to the need for empirical treatment and an increased risk of antibiotic failure. PCR testing may also be done to identify microbe DNA. Repeated culture and sensitivity testing is often carried out in OM since the treatment is prolonged and antibiotic resistance may occur, when a change in the drug may be required.
Osteomyelitis of the jaws
Cysts of the jaws
Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Metastatic tumor of jaws
Hemifacial hypertrophy
Dental abscess
Melanocytic oral lesion
Onycholysis