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Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Vishnu Sharma, Satish Subbiah Nagaraj, Urmi Choksey, Ashit V Hegde, Rohini Samant, Canchi Balakrishnan

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Bisphosphonates are routinely used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is known to be an important but rare complication of bisphosphonate usage. We present our experience with two patients of osteonecrosis of the jaw due to bisphosphonate usage.

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Key concepts: Osteonecrosis of the jaw, Medicine, Bisphosphonate, Osteoporosis, Dentistry, Complication, Jaw Fracture, Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw