Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ): a report of two cases

J Med Assoc Thai. 2007 Nov;90(11):2494-8.

Abstract

Osteonecrosis of thejaw (ONJ) is strongly associated with the use of aminobisphosphonates. Herein, the authors report two cases of ONJ after intravenous bisphosphonate therapy including clinical presentations, X-ray, and pathological findings. Since there is no definite treatment for ONJ, the focus should be on prevention with a dental evaluation for all patients before starting bisphosphonates.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diphosphonates / administration & dosage
  • Diphosphonates / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw / drug effects
  • Jaw / pathology*
  • Male
  • Mandible / drug effects
  • Mandible / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteonecrosis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Diphosphonates