Alendronate-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in an Elderly Female
Background: In recent years, more and more evidence has demonstrated that a rare symptom, osteonecrosis of the jaw, may be associated with long-term use of bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) adversely affects the quality of life, producing significant morbidity...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2012-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959811000688 |