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OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a condition whereby there is loss or destruction of the bone underneath the teeth. This loss of bone appears to be caused by a combination of poor blood supply and impaired bone remodeling or healing.
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Published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2007;82:516-522 |
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You can also read a Wall Street Journal article that discusses this issue and includes a quote from Dr. Durie |
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FDA and Novartis notified healthcare professionals of revisions the PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of labeling for Aredia and Zometa |
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step 1: get the correct diagnosis
step 3: Initial treatment options
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