Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 77-78 , June 2007

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw May Not Be a Common Acute Side-Effect of Oral Bisphosphonates

  • Cesar Augusto Migliorati

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Oral Medicine, NSU College of Dental Medicine, 3200 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
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  • Philippe Hujoel

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Dental Public Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00044-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.015

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 77-78 , June 2007