Periostitis Generalized Hyperplastic

Generalized hyperplastic periostitis Generalized hyperplastic periostitis (in English it sounds like “periostitis generalisata hyperplastica”) is an inflammatory process in the bone and nearby tissues around it. It can be caused by infection or other factors and should be

Generalized hyperplastic periostitis

Periostitis is an inflammatory disease of the periosteal tissues that occurs as a result of infection with viruses, microbes or other pathogenic organisms. Pathological changes usually occur due to microtrauma of the extremities, bone tissue injuries, or deterioration in general health. As the disease progresses, the bones may become loose and the body thickened. Sometimes Paget's disease develops. It leads to osteoporosis - a soft and painful condition of the periosteal apparatus. The chronic form of the disease not only causes discomfort, but can also lead to disability if not treated on time.

What is jaw hyperplasia?

Thickening of the jaw bone is a fairly common pathology (about 15% of the adult population), but only 3% of people experience serious bone damage, which must be paid attention to. Hyperplasia is characterized by an increase in the volume of bone tissue protruding beyond the alveolar process. A person has to regularly visit a dentist for suture removal and reoperations. As the jaw tumor grows, pressure increases in the surrounding soft tissues - muscles and nerves - causing pain, inflammation and congestion. Bone mobility and decreased tissue sensitivity occur due to nerve injury and bone destruction. A serious complication is a fracture of the jaw, sometimes this occurs even while eating. The formation of dense growths aggravates the situation, often leading to complete loss of teeth. In this case, surgical correction of the jaw condition is necessary, which involves resection or alveolotomy. Typically, surgery is prescribed no earlier than 20-40 years after the appearance of the growth. Until then, the condition of the bite should be constantly monitored. The operation is performed very rarely. Only if dangerous complications develop. Often the pathology does not require surgical intervention and is eliminated without surgery using special correction methods.

Symptoms of the disease

The main sign of the disease is the appearance of growths on the jaws. At first they are soft and painless, then they harden and become immobile. At first, it seems that the teeth are growing without obstacles, but over time, problems become noticeable: discomfort from the friction of the growths, pain and difficulty chewing. If acute toothache occurs, it is recommended to consult a dentist.