Vol 62, Supp. III (2011)
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Published online: 2011-12-08

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Osteonecrosis of the jaw

Bogna Drozdzowska

Abstract

The paper concerns osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). It is a rare but serious clinical condition. It can develop in patients treated in oncologic doses with bisphosphonates but also with denosumab. In osteoporosis ONJ seems to be very rare. Definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention and treatment, and the frequency of ONJ are presented. (Pol J Endocrinol 2011; 62 (education supplement III): 4–9)

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