A bone infection or an inflammation of the bone is known by the terms osteomyelitis, periostitis or ostitis. Bone infections can be formed due to external pathogenic agents such as bacteria, viruses and fungi (viz., exogenous factors) or even due to internal factors (endogenous factors). When both these factors occur simultaneously, then it is called by the term combined forms. An inflammation of the periosteum which is the vascular connective tissue covering the bones is known as periotitis. An inflammation of the bone marrow is called as ostemyelitis. When the osteiod which is the matrix of the bone gets infected, the infection is known by ostitis. One of the most common causes for an ostitis is a poorly done root treatment. This video will throw more light on how bone infections occur and their treatment. Please remember that the best way to avoid bone infections during dental surgery is through sterilization and maintaining dental hygiene.

Produced: 06/2011