Is bisphosphonate therapy for benign bone disease associated with impaired dental healing? A case-controlled study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bisphosphonates are common first line medications used for the management of benign bone disease. One of the most devastating complications associated with bisphosphonate use is osteonecrosis of the jaws which may be related to durat...

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Main Authors: Thomson Wendy, McCullough Michael, Clement John G, Brand Caroline, Borromeo Gelsomina L, Flitzanis Elly, Wark John D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/71