Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Study of 18 Cases Associated with Fungal Infection
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a serious complication associated with oral and intravenous bisphosphonate therapy. Its pathogenesis is not well understood and its management is difficult. Microbiological investigations have detected a variety of oral pathogens such as Actinomyces, Enterococcus, C...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Dentistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/869067 |