Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) in Osteoporosis Patients: Report of Delayed Diagnosis of a Multisite Case and Commentary about Risks Coming from a Restricted ONJ Definition

• Main Authors: Mario Migliario (Author), Giovanni Mergoni (Author), Paolo Vescovi (Author), Iolanda De Martino (Author), Manuela Alessio (Author), Luca Benzi (Author), Filippo Renò (Author), Vittorio Fusco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2017-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) in osteoporosis patients has been defined as rare, but the number of reported cases is increasing. We report a case of delayed ONJ diagnosis in a patient, who was being treated with alendronate, developing bone alterations both in maxilla and in mandible. Underestimat...