title: Bisphosphonates--a word of caution.
abstract: There have been recent reports from various centres of a possible association between avascular necrosis of the jaws and the use of bisphosphonates. This commentary reviews the available data and alerts clinicians to a possible adverse reaction in the oral cavity to a group of drugs that are commonly prescribed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, National University Hospital, Singapore. omsnar@nus.edu.sg
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Yeo
mesh_terms: D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates