title: Concept, diagnosis and classification of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws. A review of the literature.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Bisphosphonates (BPs) and other antiresorptive agents such as denosumab are widely prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis and are also used in patients with multiple myeloma and metastatic breast or prostate cancer for avoiding bone reabsorption and fractures that result in increased morbidity-mortality among such individuals.
  
  
  METHODS
  We made a bibliographic search to analyze the concept, diagnosis and the different classifications for bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) is an important complication of exposure to BPs or other antiresorptive agents, and although its prevalence is low, it can pose management problems. The definition, diagnosis and classification of osteonecrosis have evolved since Marx reported the first cases in 2003.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The present study offers a literature review and update on the existing diagnostic methods and classification of the disorder, with a view to facilitating earlier and more effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Oral, Clínica Odontológica, c/ Gascó Oliag, 1, 46010 Valencia, Spain, carmen.gavalda@uv.es.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gavaldá
authors.forename: J-V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Bagán
mesh_terms: D059266:Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw / Q000175:diagnosis*; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000069448:Denosumab; D004164:Diphosphonates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis; D010024:Osteoporosis
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D000069448:Denosumab
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