| Literature DB >> 24859766 |
Renata Chiapinotto Boff1, Fernanda Gonçalves Salum1, Maria Antonia Figueiredo1, Karen Cherubini2.
Abstract
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is an important side effect of bisphosphonates, whose etiopathogenesis has not been completely elucidated. Theories pointing to bone turnover and angiogenesis inhibition, as well as effects on epithelial cells of oral mucosa and the role of microorganisms have been reported. Nevertheless, the true contribution of each one of these factors to BRONJ is unknown. We present here a literature review focusing on important aspects regarding the role of microorganisms in BRONJ development. Knowledge about specific microbiota and its role in the etiopathogenesis of this disease can help the optimisation of preventive and therapeutic interventions in patients with or at-risk for BRONJ.Entities:
Keywords: Actinomyces sp.; Bisphosphonate; Candida sp.; Infection; Osteonecrosis of the jaws
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24859766 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2014.05.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Oral Biol ISSN: 0003-9969 Impact factor: 2.633