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ReviewSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2015

[Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw].

S Koy, M Schubert, J Koy, M Ney, G Lauer, R Sabatowski

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Review in Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

S KoyKlinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Deutschland, Susanne.Koy@web.de.
M Schubert
J Koy
M Ney
G Lauer
R Sabatowski
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus · DECentre Hospitalier de Luxembourg · LU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBisphosphonates (BP) are used in the treatment of severe osteoporosis and metastasis of malignant diseases. A possible relationship between the occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw and BP therapy was first described in 2003. Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is difficult to treat. In some cases the condition of the patients is so compromised that only minimally invasive surgery is possible. Histopathologically, osteonecrosis shows the features of chronic sequestered osteomyelitis, which can be found in different areas of the upper and lower jaw. Sometimes extensive resections of the jaw are necessary. Thus, BRONJ can cause mutilation, impairment of function and esthetics in the orofacial system and, thereby, compromise the life quality of the patients. Triggering factors are often tooth extraction without surgical plastic wound closure of the alveoli, but can also be associated with bruises from denture or other minor wounds.

objectivesThe purpose of this article is to present results from our own patient collective, including therapy regime, success rate, and therapy recommendations.

methodsThe patient populations at three German hospitals were analyzed using a standard questionnaire. The patients in the study group, entered into a follow-up system for early detection of possible BRONJ, were evaluated for treatement outcome.

resultsThe success rate for prophylactic surgery in asymptomatic patients was very high at 96 %. In the group with symptomatic BRONJ, the outcome was significantly lower (76.4 %).

conclusionsBecause of the complex symptoms, close cooperation between oncologists, dentists, and maxillofacial surgeons is required in the treatment of BRONJ. Before starting therapy with bisphosphonates and during the therapy, dental treatment and monitoring of the patient' oral health is necessary.

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AgedBisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the JawCombined Modality TherapyDiphosphonatesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImidazolesInterdisciplinary CommunicationIntersectoral CollaborationMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsOsteoporosisPlasmacytomaRisk FactorsDiphosphonatesImidazolesZoledronic Acid

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