Bisphosphonates--a word of caution.
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.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, National University Hospital, Singapore. omsnar@nus.edu.sg
Yeo
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D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004164:Diphosphonates