Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws
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Imaging findings of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Bisphosphonates are drugs that decrease bone turnover by inhibiting osteoclast activity. An association between the use of bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the maxilla and mandible has recently been described. This study describes the imaging findings of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective series of 15 c...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dental Research
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0970-9290
DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.99051