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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
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