Precursor radiographic findings in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Oral surgical treatment, such as tooth extraction, has been identified as a risk factor for the onset of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). However, MRONJ may already be latent, and its manifestation triggered by extraction.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 25, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ryo Kajihara, Eiji Kondo, Hironobu Fukuda, Hironori Sakai, Takeshi Koike, Hiroshi Kurita Source Type: research