Chapter 107. Chapter 107. Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

  1. ASBMR
  1. Nathaniel S. Treister1,
  2. Sook-Bin Woo2

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch107

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 107. Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch107

Author Information

  1. 1

    Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

  2. 2

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • bisphosphonates;
  • osteonecrosis;
  • oral lesions;
  • oral medicine

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Definition of Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

  • Etiology

  • Risk Factors and Prevalence

  • Clinical Presentation

  • Radiographic and Histological Findings

  • Management

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