COMPLEX TREATMENT OF JAW BONE DEFECTS AFTER COVID-19 INFECTION

Аннотация

Jaw bone defects occurring after COVID-19 infection represent a new clinical challenge in modern medicine. Background: In some patients, especially those treated with corticosteroids or who had a severe course of COVID-19, osteonecrosis and delayed bone regeneration have been observed in the jaw region. Methods: A clinical analysis of 50 post-COVID patients with jaw defects was conducted using radiographic (CT, OPG), laboratory, and clinical evaluations. Complex therapy included antibiotics, PRP therapy, physiotherapy, and reconstructive bone surgery. Results: 80% of patients showed clinical and radiological improvement, particularly those who received autologous PRP. Conclusions: Timely diagnosis and a multidisciplinary, personalized treatment plan are key in managing post-COVID jaw bone defects effectively. Key words: COVID-19, jaw bone defect, osteonecrosis, PRP therapy, complex treatment