Symptoms of Condensing Osteitis?
Condensing osteitis is a very rare dental condition. Unlike most dental issues, it is largely asymptomatic, which means it does not show any symptoms. The condition is usually discovered during a routine dental check-up with X-rays.
Sometimes the initial underlying causes of condensing osteitis may cause symptoms. Depending on the underlying condition, symptoms may include
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Unable to bite down
- Difficulty swallowing
However, the abnormal bone growth is typically undetectable without a dentist.
Causes of Condensing Osteitis
You know you have condensing osteitis when there is an abnormal bone hardening (sclerosis). [2] The bone hardening tends to be localized, rather than a widespread issue in the mouth.
The primary causes of condensing osteitis are thought to be inflammation and infections, which may be associated with an underlying dental condition.
A possible cause of this condition is pulpitis, as it has been linked to pulpitis several times. Pulpitis [3] is a condition that destroys the tissues inside your teeth. It may also be due to chronic, but mild inflammation of the root canal, along with frequent infections.
Condensing osteitis is a rare condition that can occur to anyone. It affects an estimated 4 to 7 percent of people, and is more common among young to older adults. However, due to its asymptomatic nature, it may be difficult to realize that you have the condition until your dentist finds out.
Despite not being a common condition in itself, condensing osteitis is considered one of the most frequent forms of jaw lesions.