Commentary--Is the bone turnover of the jawbone and its possible over suppression by bisphosphonates of etiological importance for the pathogenesis of the bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis?
Professor and Kelly L. Krahwinkel Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Electronic address: ecarlson@mc.utmck.edu.
Eric R
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Carlson
Professor and Director of Research, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.
David A
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Gerard
D059266:Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw / Q000209:etiology*; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects*; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000187:drug effects*
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates