Osteonecrosis of the jaws: maxillofacial recommendations for bisphosphonate prescribers
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Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (Bronj)
UNLABELLED Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is an extremely therapy resistant osteomyelitis-like disease exclusively involving the jaw bones of patients in treatment with bisphosphonates (BPs). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical findings and management of 51 patients with BRONJ diagnosed from 2004 to 2009 in our Reference Cen...
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Introduction Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) adversely affects the quality of life and produces significant morbidity in afflicted patients. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been responsible for counseling, managing and treating a majority of these patients. The strategies set forth in this position paper were developed by a Task Force appointed by the American Assoc...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Internal Medicine
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0954-6820,1365-2796
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2006.01747.x