Treating osteoporosis: do bisphosphonates really increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw?

Ir Med J. 2008 Jun;101(6):166-7.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diphosphonates / adverse effects*
  • Diphosphonates / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Jaw / drug effects*
  • Jaw / pathology
  • Osteonecrosis / chemically induced*
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates