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Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia
Print version ISSN 0121-246X
Abstract
GUTIERREZ RESTREPO, Johnayro. OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW ASSOCIATED TO BISPHOSPHONATES TREATMENT IN OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS: A REVIEW. Rev Fac Odontol Univ Antioq [online]. 2013, vol.24, n.2, pp.307-320. ISSN 0121-246X.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw has been described since 2003 and it is defined as the presence of a defect in the oral mucosa leading to exposure of the mandibular and maxillary bones, and failing to heal over a period of eight weeks in a patient treated with bisphosphonates and without prior exposure to radiation therapy on the head or neck. This article is a review of the literature regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, and several aspects related to prevention and treatment of this entity.
Keywords : osteonecrosis; osteoporosis; bisphosphonates.