Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw

Authors :: Vishnu, Sharma
S, Nagaraj
Urmi, Choksey
Ashit, Hegde
Rohini, Samant
C, Balakrishnan
Source :: The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 59
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Bisphosphonates are routinely used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is known to be an important but rare complication of bisphosphonate usage. We present our experience with two patients of osteonecrosis of the jaw due to bisphosphonate usage.