Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

“Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)-case report and review of literature”

  • Author:
  • Umme Amarah1,, Laxmikanth Chatra2, Prashanth K Shenai2, KM Veena3, Rachana V Prabhu4
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 98 to 101

1PG Student, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

2Senior Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

3Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

4Reader, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

*Corresponding Author: Email: drummeamarah@yahoo.in

Online published on 10 October, 2016.

Abstract

Osteonecrosis is considered to be one of the side effects of the bisphosphonate therapy. It occurs due to the over suppression of bone turnover rate. Trauma, tooth extractions, and poor oral hygiene is also considered to be risk factors for MRONJ. Increasing number of patients with oral bisphosphonates will be reporting to dentist for oral health care, it's important for all general dental practitioners to be aware of the potential complications.

Keywords

Bisphosphonates, Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of jaw, Extraction, Osteoporosis, and Osteonecrosis