Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 283-284, December 2006

Bisphosphonates are associated with the development of exposed bone (osteonecrosis/osteopetrosis) in the oral cavity

Professor – Oral Medicine NSU College of Dental Medicine 3200 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Bisphosphonates-induced exposed bone (osteonecrosis/osteopetrosis) of the jaws: risk factors, recognition, prevention and treatment. Marx RE, Sawatary Y, Fortin M, Broumand V. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2005;63:1567-75.

Level of Evidence

4

Purpose/Question

To determine type, dosage, and duration of bisphosphonate therapy; indication of use; clinical findings; comorbidities present; and the event that initiated the bone exposure.

Source of Funding

None disclosed

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective case series review

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00146-1

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.09.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 283-284, December 2006

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