Denture-related osteonecrosis of the maxilla associated with oral bisphosphonate treatment

Article Abstract:

A pressure wound in the margins of a removable maxillary denture revealed a palatal ulcer with exposed necrotic bone at its center in a 66 year-old woman who said she had received oral alendorate sodium treatment for six years. Possible complications from bisphosphonate therapy should be considered by physicians and dental surgeons, with the example of this occurrence.

Israel, Care and treatment, Usage, Dentures

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Biphosphonate use and the risk of adverse jaw outcomes: a medical claims study of 714,217 people

Article Abstract:

Medical claims data from 714,217 people with osteoporosis or cancer were studied to identify diagnostic or procedure codes for inflammation of the jaws and jaw surgery. Intravenous administration of biphosphonate increases the risk of adverse jaw outcomes or surgery, while oral administration does not increase risk.

Risk factors, Dosage and administration, Bone cancer, Jaw diseases, Cover story, Report

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Osteoporosis medications and the risk of developing jaw complications

Article Abstract:

The role of oral bisphonates, which are used to treat Osteoporosis, in inducing osteonecrosis of the jaws, is presented.

Causes of, Development and progression, Drug therapy

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