Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. A severe side effect of bisphosphonate therapy

Abstract

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is a severe side effect of bisphosphonate therapy. This article deals with etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws.

Keywords

• bisphosphonate
• ostenecrosis
• jaw