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Tooth Extractions in High-Risk Patients Under Bisphosphonate Therapy and Previously Affected With Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

Authors :
Vescovi, Paolo
Giovannacci, Ilaria
Merigo, Elisabetta
Meleti, Marco
Manfredi, Maddalena
Fornaini, Carlo
Nammour, Samir
Source :
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; May 2015, Vol. 26 Issue: 3 p696-699, 4p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Trauma during dental surgery is a predisposing factor for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). There are no specific guidelines for the management of dental extractions in patients under bisphosphonate therapy (BPT).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10492275 and 15363732
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48634113
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000001665