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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Main Authors: Bi-Wei Jan, Hui-Wen Liu, Hung Yu, Shen-Chuan Wang, Chung-Ji Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2012-06-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959811000688