ZOLEDRONATE-ASSOCIATED RECURRENCE OF OSTEONECROSIS OF JAWS
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is a commonly reported complication in patients receiving antiresorptive medications. We report a case of bone necrosis followed by comparatively fast recurrence in a patient with intravenous administration of zoledronic acid. The purpose is to focus the...
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Peytchinski Publishing,
2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is a commonly reported complication in patients receiving antiresorptive medications. We report a case of bone necrosis followed by comparatively fast recurrence in a patient with intravenous administration of zoledronic acid. The purpose is to focus the attention of dental practitioners on the possibility of recurrence and the importance of regular check-ups since preventive measures today are one of the most important management strategies for patients treated with zoledronate. |
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| Item Description: | 10.5272/jimab.2020264.3348 1312-773X |