10/16/2014· Dental - Dentistry
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw In The Dental Patient
A new complication from treatment with bisphosphonates has become an important disease condition for the dental professional to recognize. Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) manifests itself as devitalized exposed bone in the maxillofacial region. Patients may be considered to have BRONJ, if all three of the following are presented simultaneously: