Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws: report of two cases
Imaging Science in Dentistry
;
: 129-134, 2011.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-190378
ABSTRACT
Bisphosphonates are compounds used to treat osteoporosis and malignant bone metastasis. Despite the benefits related to the use of these medications, osteonecrosis of the jaws is a significant complication in a subset of patients receiving these drugs. This complication occurs either spontaneously or after a simple dento-alveolar surgery. Recently there were two patients who showed the features of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) in Gangneung-Wonju National University Dental Hospital. The patients revealed the clinical and radiological features of classical osteomyelitis. This report presents two cases of BRONJ which were examined by plain radiography and computed tomography.
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Main subject:
Osteomyelitis
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Osteonecrosis
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Osteoporosis
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Diphosphonates
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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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Jaw
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Neoplasm Metastasis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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