| Literature DB >> 19886792 |
Nimesh H Naik1, Thomas A Russo.
Abstract
The etiology of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is unknown but was initially postulated to be mediated by bisphosphonate accumulation within the jaws, resulting in avascular necrosis. Bisphosphonates may not be the primary cause. Actinomyces are an underrecognized agent in pathogenesis, and timely actinomycosis-specific treatment may improve outcome.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19886792 DOI: 10.1086/648075
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079