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ArticleClinical oral investigations2022

Risk factors associated with onset of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients treated with denosumab.

Alexander Wick, Philipp Bankosegger, Sven Otto, Bettina Hohlweg-Majert, Timm Steiner, Florian Probst, Oliver Ristow, Christoph Pautke

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Article in Clinical oral investigations, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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28 citing papers in PubMed, 38 citations in OpenAlex.

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Alexander WickDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Lindwurmstr. 2a, 80336, Munich, Germany. Alex.wickhh@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8941-6760
Philipp BankoseggerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Lindwurmstr. 2a, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Sven OttoDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Halle, Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle, Germany.
Bettina Hohlweg-MajertMedizin & Aesthetik, Clinic for Oral and Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Lenbachplatz 2a, 80333, Munich, Germany.
Timm SteinerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Florian ProbstDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Lindwurmstr. 2a, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Oliver RistowDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Christoph PautkeDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Lindwurmstr. 2a, 80336, Munich, Germany.
LMU Klinikum · DEDeutsche Gesellschaft für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin · DEHeidelberg University · DERWTH Aachen University · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesWhile risk factors of bisphosphonate (BP) associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been properly analyzed, studies focusing on risk factors associated with denosumab (DNO) are sparse. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors influencing the onset of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients receiving antiresorptive treatment (ART) with DNO by comparing patients suffering from MRONJ and patients without MRONJ. Multiple variables were evaluated including the impact of a previous BP intake. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective single-center cohort study with patients receiving DNO was conducted. One-hundred twenty-eight patients were included and divided into three groups: I (control, n = 40) receiving DNO with absence of MRONJ; group II (Test 1, n = 46), receiving DNO with presence of MRONJ; and group III (Test 2, n = 42) sequentially receiving BP and DNO with presence of MRONJ. Patients' medical history, focusing on the identification of MRONJ risk factors, was collected and evaluated. Parameters were sex, age, smoking habit, alcohol consumption, underlying disease (cancer type, osteoporosis), internal diseases, additional chemo/hormonal therapy, oral inflammation, and trauma.

resultsThe following risk factors were identified to increase MRONJ onset significantly in patients treated with DNO: chemo/hormonal therapy (p = 0.02), DNO dosage (p < 0.01), breast cancer (p = 0.03), intake of corticosteroids (p = 0.04), hypertension (p = 0.02), diabetes mellitus (p = 0.04), periodontal disease (p = 0.03), apical ostitis (p = 0.02), and denture use (p = 0.02). A medication switch did not affect MRONJ development (p = 0.86).

conclusionsMalignant diseases, additional chemotherapy, DNO dosage, and oral inflammations as well as diabetes mellitus and hypertension influence MRONJ onset in patients treated with DNO significantly. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Patients receiving ART with DNO featuring aforementioned risk factors have a higher risk of MRONJ onset. These patients need a sound and regular prophylaxis in order to prevent the onset of MRONJ under DNO treatment.

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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the JawBone Density Conservation AgentsDenosumabHumansRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsBone Density Conservation AgentsDenosumabBisphosphonatesDenosumabMRONJOsteonecrosis of the jawRisk factors

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PMCPMC8898220
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