Osmosis video - Cemento-osseous dysplasia

Cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) is a rare, relatively benign jaw disorder in which fibrous connective tissue containing abnormal calcifications form within the jaw bones. People with COD have abnormal bone growth in the jaw and teeth, which can lead to difficulty chewing and swallowing, tooth loss, and other health problems. The treatment mainly involves the relief of symptoms.