title: The care and management of bisphosphonate--associated osteonecrosis of the jaw in the patient with multiple myeloma: a case study.
abstract: This is a case study of a patient with multiple myeloma presenting with bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw after an extraction of tooth #18 while receiving intravenous bisphosphonates. The class of drugs known as bisphosphonates is discussed. The patient's presenting signs and symptoms are reviewed. Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis definition, management and professional education are reviewed.
authors.forename: Melvin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Teah
authors.forename: Sheryl L Ernest
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Syme
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scheper
authors.forename: Dianna S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Weikel
mesh_terms: D059266:Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D006801:Humans; D009101:Multiple Myeloma; D010020:Osteonecrosis
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates
keywords: Bisphosphonate; osteonecrosis of the jaw; zoledronic acid