Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) in Osteoporosis Patients: Report of Delayed Diagnosis of a Multisite Case and Commentary about Risks Coming from a Restricted ONJ Definition

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) in Osteoporosis Patients: Report of Delayed Diagnosis of a Multisite Case and Commentary about Risks Coming from a Restricted ONJ Definition

Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) in osteoporosis patients has been defined as rare, but the number of reported cases is increasing. We report a case of delayed ONJ diagnosis in a patient, who was being treated with alendronate, developing bone alterations both in maxilla and in mandible. Underestimat...

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Main Authors: Mario Migliario, Giovanni Mergoni, Paolo Vescovi, Iolanda De Martino, Manuela Alessio, Luca Benzi, Filippo Renò, Vittorio Fusco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
bisphosphonate
alendronate
osteoporosis
osteonecrosis of jaw
BRONJ
MRONJ
laser therapy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/5/1/13

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