Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

J La State Med Soc. 2014 Sep-Oct;166(5):200-2. Epub 2014 Oct 11.

Abstract

Although there has been a growing body of literature about bisphosphonates since 1969, it was not until 2003 that treatment with this medication was associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. Presented herein is such a case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw / pathology*
  • Diphosphonates / administration & dosage
  • Diphosphonates / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Osteoporosis / pathology*

Substances

  • Diphosphonates