A troubling jaw disease that may be related to the use of some of the most commonly used osteoporosis medications has been the subject of many news stories and law firm commercials lately. The disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Although we observed an increasing number of osteonecrosis of the jaw cases in our daily practice during the ...

Some of the most commonly used medications for osteoporosis can lead to osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a rare but serious side effect. "Inflammation and infection [in the mouth] plus a potent ...

Philadelphia, PA - A review of jaw osteonecrosis as a recently described adverse effect of bisphosphonate therapy in the May 16, 2006 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine concludes that most cases ...

The use of bisphosphonates seems to be associated with the development of ONJ. Length of exposure seems to be the most important risk factor for this complication. The type of bisphosphonate may play ...

The use of antiresorptive drugs for tumor-related disorders and oral, but not injectable, corticosteroids were associated with an increased risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw among patients with ...

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone condition that affects the jaws and occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the bone. However, the literature involving ONJ -- ...

Cancer patients undergoing bone-saving therapy show tendency toward osteonecrosis. BOSTON—IV bisphosphonates may increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), according to new findings.

Ninety-seven patients with myeloma from the United States (n = 37) and Greece (n = 60) were observed prospectively for a minimum 3.2 years after ONJ. Patients characteristics were similar with regard ...

The first thing to know about osteoporosis and dental health is that good oral hygiene is crucial, especially before invasive dental procedures. Your teeth are essentially part of the digestive system ...