1Intern, Institute of Dental Sciences, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
2Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Suchismita Kundu, Intern, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, e-mail: suchismitakundu@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Bisphosphonates are the resorptive drugs prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates related Osteonecrosis of Jaws is an adverse effect of bisphosphonate therapy. There are some associated risk factors like dentoalveolar surgery, duration of therapy and immunosuppressant therapy. This can be treated conservatively or surgically but prevention of this condition is preferred. This paper briefly reviews osteonecrosis associated with bisphosphonate therapy.
Bisphosphonates, Osteonecrosis, Osteoporosis
