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Biphosphonate and nonbiphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw
- Source :
- Journal of the American Dental Association. July, 2009, Vol. 140 Issue 7, p864, 12 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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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.
- Subjects :
- Jaw diseases -- Causes of
Bones -- Necrosis
Bones -- Causes of
Health
Subjects
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