Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ): A Review of Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, Preventive Measures and Treatment Strategies

• Main Authors: Raed AlRowis (Author), Abdulmalik Aldawood (Author), Mohammed AlOtaibi (Author), Essam Alnasser (Author), Ibrahim AlSaif (Author), Abdullah Aljaber (Author), Zuhair Natto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a major problem that can occur in people taking certain medications such bisphosphonates and denosumab. It can be used to treat osteoporosis or cancer. Bisphosphonate exposure, dental diseases and procedures, age, sex, anatomical factors, medica...