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Biphosphonate and nonbiphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw

Authors :
Almazrooa, Soulafa A.
Sook-Bin Woo
Source :
Journal of the American Dental Association. July, 2009, Vol. 140 Issue 7, p864, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A literature search was conducted to identify original research articles and case reports that tackled oral conditions and associated factors that result in sequestrum formation and bone exposure. The causes of 'osteonecrosis of the jaw' were divided into the following conditions: systemic medication use, radiation, bacterial, viral and deep fungal infections, idiopathy, and other etiologies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028177
Volume :
140
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Dental Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.206559055