The Importance of Alliance between Hematologists and Dentists: A Retrospective Study on the Development of Bisphosphonates Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (Bronj) in Multiple Myeloma Patients

• Main Authors: Christian Bacci (Author), Alessia Cerrato (Author), Virginia Dotto (Author), Renato Zambello (Author), Gregorio Barilà (Author), Albana Liço (Author), Gianpietro Semenzato (Author), Edoardo Stellini (Author), Gastone Zanette (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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(1) Background: Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer that primarily affects the bone marrow. Osteoclasts are responsible for increased bone resorption and, therefore, bone destruction. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that can slow down bone resorption by reducing the number and action of osteoclas...