Research Supports Successful Dental Implant Surgery in Osteopenia Patient
Patients who take bisphosphonates (Bfs) for bone conditions may experience osteonecrosis, or bone tissue death, as a side effect of those medications and.
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Alternative Bisphosphonate Treatment Prevents Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Researchers in California report a breakthrough to prevent damage to the jaw, a side effect suffered by some people undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Researchers Identify Genetic Variation That Leads to Jaw Issues
Researchers have pinpointed a genetic variation that increases the risk of developing necrotic jawbone lesions. The condition stems from bisphosphonates. The study appeared.
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Bone-loss Medication Affects Dental Health
Since the 1990s, a class of drugs called bisphosphonates has been used to prevent the loss of bone mass—also known as osteoporosis. Although.
