Calcitonin-induced osteoplastic reaction in the mandible.

Abstract

We describe a case of florid osteoplastic response in the mandible to the use of calcitonin. Calcitonin has been used in the treatment of central giant cell granuloma for many years and is widely accepted. We know of no reported cases of calcitonin-related exuberant bony deposition in the jaws or the axial skeleton.

• Authors: Zaid Sadiq, N M Goodger
• Journal: The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery (Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 49 Issue 7 Pg. 578-9 (Oct 2011) ISSN: 1532-1940 [Electronic] Scotland
• PMID: 20863602 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2010 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Bone Density Conservation Agents
• Calcitonin

Topics

• Adult
• Bone Density Conservation Agents (adverse effects)
• Bone Regeneration (drug effects)
• Calcitonin (adverse effects)
• Female
• Granuloma, Giant Cell (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Mandibular Diseases (chemically induced, drug therapy)
• Osteosclerosis (chemically induced)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed