| Title | [In Process Citation] | | Author(s) | Schortinghuis J, Meijndert L, De Visscher JG, Witjes MJ | | Institution | Chirurgien maxillo-facial en formation, Département de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Centre Médical Universitaire de Groningen. j.schortinghuis@kchir.umcg.nl | | Source | Rev Belge Med Dent 2007; 62(4):168-75. | | Abstract | When treated with intravenous bisphosphonates to prevent bone resorption, 4-10% of the patients may develop osteonecrosis of the jaws a side effect. The osteonecrosis is usually preceded by an invasive dental procedure such as the removal of a tooth. Treatment of the osteonecrosis should be conservative using aseptic mouth rinses, oral antibiotics and small debridement. It seems advisable to have a dental check-up before starting using intravenous bisphosphonates, since a potential dental infections can be treated before the bone healing capacity is reduced by the bisphosphonates. | | Language | fre | | Pub Type(s) | English Abstract
Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 18506991 |
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