Role of periodontal disease in bisphosphonate‐related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats

ConclusionBisphosphonates inhibit alveolar bone resorption in progressive periodontal disease, which might benefit the management of periodontitis, but increase the risk of developing BRONJ.

Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research - November 5, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chun Lei Li, Weijia William Lu, Chaminda Jayampath Seneviratne, Wai Keung Leung, Roger A. Zwahlen, Li Wu Zheng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research