Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Review of the Literature
Bisphosphonates (BPs) are a class of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and malignant bone metastasis. BPs show high binding capacity to the bone matrix, especially in sites of active bone metabolism. The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research defines BRONJ as “an area of exposed bone in the m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Dentistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/192320 |
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