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  • Title: Antiresorptives and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
    Author: Yamashita J, McCauley LK.
    Journal: J Evid Based Dent Pract; 2012 Sep; 12(3 Suppl):233-47. PubMed ID: 23040351.
    Abstract:
    Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is an uncommon condition noted to occur in patients who are receiving osteoclast-targeted antiresorptive therapy. The incidence of ONJ in patients taking oral antiresorptives for the management of osteoporosis is low (approximately 1:100,000), whereas it is higher (∼10%) in patients taking intravenous bisphosphonates for the treatment of metastatic bone diseases. The etiology and pathophysiology of ONJ is unclear. No established preventive or treatment modalities are currently available. Although ONJ is a rare condition, it is imperative for oral care providers to have updated knowledge, as a large number of patients on antiresorptives are seeking oral care. In this comprehensive review, we focus on ONJ and bisphosphonate therapy and dissect the currently available evidence to establish a clinical approach to assess risk, preventive measures, and management of ONJ.
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