| Literature DB >> 18336375 |
J Sarin1, S S DeRossi, S O Akintoye.
Abstract
Osteonecrosis of the jaws is a major complication associated with long-term use of bisphosphonates. While osteonecrosis can arise from other precipitating conditions, bisphosphonate-induced jaw osteonecrosis (BJON) is highly associated with long-term administration of pamidronate (Aredia) and zoledronic acid (Zometa), which are two intravenous bisphosphonate formulations. The underlying pathogenesis of BJON and its site-specific presentation still remain to be fully elucidated. This review will discuss clinically available bisphosphonates, current opinions, pathogenesis, and management guidelines for bisphosphonate-induced jaw osteonecrosis.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18336375 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2007.01381.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Dis ISSN: 1354-523X Impact factor: 3.511