A CASE REPORT OF GARRE

ABSTRACT

Garre's Sclerosing Osteomyelitis is seen primarily in children and young adult and occasionally in older individuals. It is also known as chronic nonsupprative sclerosing osteomyelitis, proliferative periositis of Garre, periostits ossificans. It is commonly associated with carious molar and a history of past toothache. Radiogrphically, a focal area of well-calcified bone proliferation may be seen that is smooth and often has a laminated apperance. This disease is thought to occur because of a low-grade infection or irritation that influence the potentially active periosteum of young individuals to lay down new bone. Its treatment is directed toward removing identifiable source of inflammation. Following successful treatment of dental pathology, remodeling of the mandible generally occurs naturally but the deformity may remain and surgical recontouring may be required. We report a case of Garre's sclerosing osteomyelitis, treated by surgical recotouring and antibiotic therapy, in 9-year old female with literature review.