Osteonecrosis of the jaws: a review and update in etiology and treatment

Abstract Introduction Osteonecrosis of the jaws can result either from radiation, used in radiotherapy for treatment of malignant tumors, or medications used for bone remodeling and anti-angiogenesis such as bisphosphonates. These conditions can be associated with triggering factors such as infecti...

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Main Authors: Guilherme H. Ribeiro, Emanuely S. Chrun, Kamile L. Dutra, Filipe I. Daniel, Liliane J. Grando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942018000100102&lng=en&tlng=en