Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Cancer After Treatment With Bisphosphonates: Incidence and Risk Factors
Article 2005 en
Authors
AB
Aristotle Bamias
EK
Efstathios Kastritis
CB
Christina Bamia
Abstract
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The use of bisphosphonates seems to be associated with the development of ONJ. Length of exposure seems to be the most important risk factor for this complication. The type of bisphosphonate may play a role and previous dental procedures may be a precipitating factor.
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